Also known as "chancaca" in Peru, whole cane sugar is a natural sweetener derived from sugar cane. It is a natural substitute for blonde or white sugar, its main difference being that whole cane sugar is a less processed and more natural product. It is often used both in sweet recipes and to sweeten beverages.
This product can be consumed directly or used as a sweetener in food industry processes. The product is a natural and healthy sugar with nutritional benefits.
Production Process
CAES Piura producers grow sugarcane on their farms, either personally or as a family. Once harvested, they organize themselves into grassroots associations or groups to process the panela. The peak sugarcane production period is from July to December.
CAES Piura sells whole cane sugar in:
- 500-gram sacks.
- 1 kg sacks.
- 30 kg bags.
About the company
Cooperativa Agraria Ecológica y Solidaria is located in Piura and it has been exporting since 2012. Its main markets are Spain, Finland, and France.
The company grows, processes, and offers 100% organic products, whose quality is guaranteed thanks to the certifications it has:
- USDA Organic
- SPP
- Certified Organic Europe
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