Brown sugar
Other names Cassonade, Sucre brun
Brown sugar: high in sucrose; low in fructose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SucroseHigh
Brown sugar is sucrose with a film of molasses left on or added back to the crystal. The colour is the molasses; the sugar underneath is the same as white. The composition is corroborated by the national nutrient database.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central
- FructoseFODMAPsLow
Brown sugar is sucrose with a little molasses left on the crystal. Sucrose splits in the gut into one glucose and one fructose - equal parts, so the glucose carries the fructose across and no excess is created. That is why table sugar sits below agave or honey here.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, queried for the sugar profile
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Brown sugar affect?
Brown sugar is notable for sucrose and fructose. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, histamine, gluten, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Brown sugar contain sucrose?
Yes — Brown sugar is high in sucrose. Brown sugar is sucrose with a film of molasses left on or added back to the crystal. The colour is the molasses; the sugar underneath is the same as white. The composition is corroborated by the national nutrient database.
Does Brown sugar contain fructose?
Brown sugar contains only low levels of fructose. Brown sugar is sucrose with a little molasses left on the crystal. Sucrose splits in the gut into one glucose and one fructose - equal parts, so the glucose carries the fructose across and no excess is created. That is why table sugar sits below agave or honey here. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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