{"product_id":"organic-brown-sugar-500g","title":"Organic Brown Sugar 500g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-hero\"\u003eUnlike commercial brown sugar — which is just white sugar with added molasses — \u003cstrong\u003eDhatu Organic Brown Sugar retains its natural molasses from the first extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unrefined, mineral-rich, and certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Organic Brown Sugar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two very different products sold as \"brown sugar\". The first — and most common commercially — is refined white sugar with a coating of molasses added back in. It looks brown and has a slight molasses flavour, but nutritionally it is nearly identical to white sugar. The second is genuinely unrefined brown sugar, where the molasses is never removed in the first place — it remains naturally bound to the sugar crystals from the initial sugarcane processing. Dhatu's is the second kind — and it is made from certified organically grown sugarcane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Genuine Brown Sugar is Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally retained molasses\u003c\/strong\u003e — not artificially added back in, but never removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher mineral content\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium (83mg), potassium (133mg), and iron naturally present from molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRicher, deeper flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — true caramel and toffee notes in baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or processing chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo caramel colour additives\u003c\/strong\u003e — colour comes only from natural molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in baking — cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, and bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace white sugar in tea and coffee for a richer flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in marinades, BBQ sauces, and glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake caramel sauce, toffee, and fudge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over porridge, pancakes, and French toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if brown sugar is genuine or just coloured white sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine unrefined brown sugar has irregular crystal sizes, a sticky texture from bound molasses, and a deep, complex flavour. Artificial brown sugar tends to have uniform crystal size. Dhatu's brown sugar is genuine — unrefined from the first press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it behave differently in baking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — unrefined brown sugar retains more moisture in baked goods due to its molasses content, resulting in chewier cookies, denser cakes, and richer flavour. Professional bakers prefer it for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has my brown sugar hardened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown sugar hardens when it loses moisture. To soften, place a damp piece of bread in the container overnight. Store in an airtight container to prevent hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the starter size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the 500g is ideal for first-time buyers or light users. Once you experience the flavour difference from real unrefined brown sugar, the 1kg pack offers better value for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678287745182,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Brownsugar_1.jpg?v=1777707220","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-brown-sugar-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}