Madhava Natural Sweeteners - Organic Coconut Sugar Granulated Coconut Nectar - 16 oz. (454 g) Madhava Natural Sweeteners Organic Coconut Sugar is an unrefined sweetener produced from the flower buds of the coconut tree. Madhava"s Coconut Sugar is grown sustainably in Indonesia and is an all-natural alternative to processed sugar and artificial sweeteners. Madhava Coconut Sugar has a caramelized maple flavor and can replace light or brown sugar in recipes. Coconut Sugar: Sustainably Grown and Happily HarvestedMadhava"s Coconut Sugars are organic, unrefined sweeteners made from coconut tree buds. The coconut palm is ideal for sugar production, as the trees are sustainably grown and harvested without causing deforestation. Coconut palm trees produce 50-75% more sugar per acre than sugar cane, and use 1/5 the resources. Nutrition RichFrom a health and wellness perspective, Organic Coconut Sugar has a nutritional content far richer than cane or beet sugar. Naturally occurring nutrients include magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, B vitamins and amino acids (including glutamine). In addition, Madhava Coconut Sugar is organic, gluten free, vegan, kosher, and GMO free. Madhava Coconut Sugar Frequently Asked Questions Does coconut sugar taste like coconuts?No. Madhava Organic Coconut Sugar does not taste like coconuts. It comes from the nectar of coconut tree blossoms. Madhava Blonde Coconut Sugar has a mild and sweet flavor and can easily replace sugar in recipes and Madhava Coconut Sugar has a caramelized maple flavor and can replace brown sugar in recipes. Where does coconut sugar fall on the Glycemic Index?Coconut sugar has a medium glycemic index, similar to table sugar. What makes coconut sugar superior is that it is unrefined and has naturally occurring nutrients not found in table sugar.