turbinado sugar is better for you than refined white sugar—turbinado still has trace elements of minerals and nutrients. I bought some turbinado, but I’m wondering if there is anything I need to know about substituting... (11 replies, last updated by AndieCat January 12, 2004)

Can someone explain to my what Turbinado or Demerara Sugar is, and if it can be purchased anywhere in Manhattan, preferrably on the UWS. Thanks (2 replies, last updated by Pat Goldberg May 8, 2003)

Definition below. Demerara is coarser raw sugar but uniform crystals; turbinado is raw sugar that’s been steam-cleaned with a light molasses flavoring. I like using demerara as a sprinkling on top of cookies that call for it... (3 replies, last updated by cookiemonster June 11, 2003)

What about Turbinado sugar?? That’s also unrefined & healthy, isn’t it? I’ve seen it at Garden of Eden and other stores. Link: http://www.sugarintheraw.com (5 replies, last updated by Dennison November 21, 2001)

I did differently this time around was that I used turbinado sugar instead of regular white sugar (It’s all I have in the house, we don’t use white sugar). I doubt this would make any difference, but...? Otherwise,... (2 replies, last updated by leanneabe July 30, 2008)

Granulated sugar won’t work – the crystals are fine and light enough that they will become absorbed into the batter during baking. Turbinado or raw sugar should do the trick. (11 replies, last updated by chef chicklet May 2, 2007)

flour instead of 1 C white, 1 C whole wheat, double the salt (since I use kosher and it’s more voluminous), double the vanilla (who doesn’t, right?), omit the walnuts (because I don’t usually have any around)... (4 replies, last updated by pcdarnell October 13, 2008)

I am not sure if this is the proper board to ask this but; I made an incredibly good syrup/glaze reduction of kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, natural soy and turbinado sugar and it only lasts 2 weeks. I would like to know if it... (3 replies, last updated by Sam Fujisaka September 9, 2008)

I bet you could use yogurt too. And turbinado sugar. (1 reply, last updated by karykat April 19, 2008)

I’m sure it depends on the manufacturer and where you buy it. Trader Joe’s organic brown sugar is basically as good as any and compares exactly to non-organic in my opinion. Also love their organic raw/turbinado... (6 replies, last updated by Candy December 8, 2006)

i’m trying to switch to healthier alternatives to sugar and was wondering if anyone has tried making caramel with turbinado sugar or other forms. (9 replies, last updated by beloved828 September 25, 2009)

Turbinado sugar is raw cane sugar. You can probably find it at upscale supermarkets, health food stores, and on line: http://www.amazon.com/Wholesome-Sweeteners-Organic-Turbinado-24-Ounce/dp/B000FL08AG (5 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt April 14, 2008)

Turbinado sugar (5 replies, last updated by Kreg January 16, 2006)

I can’t remember what Food TV show this came from, but: 1 orange (a Blood Orange is pretty) 1 normal lemon or a couple of Meyer lemons 2 peaches or nectarines 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or turbinado sugar (added a... (3 replies, last updated by dinwiddie May 25, 2005)

of flavor, I used turbinado sugar that I whirred up in my mini-blender. Sprinkled it over sliced oranges in a rimmed platter or shallow bowl. Instead of macerating them in juice from more oranges and some lemon juice, I used the... (0 replies, last updated by bacchante March 15, 2005)