Mascobado cane sugar in 500g plastic packaging. The mascobado type sugar is the name given in the Philippines to whole cane sugar. It is an unrefined sugar that is extracted directly from the cane by evaporation. Its texture is not homogeneous and, although it does not contain crystals, it does have lumps of molasses. As it is not refined, it preserves all the nutritional substances of the plant, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. This Alternativa3 product is certified organic and fair trade. No refining or chemical processes are applied in its elaboration. It does not contain palm oil or gluten and is suitable for both vegan and vegetarian consumers.