At Rawcology, we avoid unrefined sweeteners in favour of natural, whole, low-glycemic sweeteners. We use coconut nectar and coconut sugar because they are more nutrient-dense, and contain potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
Coconut nectar and coconut sugar are rated the lowest sweeteners in the Glycemic Index at 35, compared to honey and maple syrup both at 55, and refined cane sugar at 70. We strive to keep our products low in sugar: our Grain Free Granolas only have 1-3 grams natural sugar/serving, our Oat Clusters have 5 grams natural sugar/serving and we have savoury Coconut Chips that have no added sugars.