Question:
What is the deal on turbinado sugar? It has the same calories and carb grams as

white sugar, so what is the attraction?    — Dana S. (posted on November 13, 2002)

November 13, 2002
The difference between turbinado sugar and regular "white" sugar is that turbinado sugar is usually well tolerated by gastric bypass patients. I only use it in recipes. I don't really taste a difference, but it did NOT make me dump so that's a good thing. :o)
   — Samar M.

November 13, 2002
The less processing any food has the better. Turbinado sugar is less processed by far. It is still sugar though and should be used with extreme caution - as it can cause weight gain even if well tolerated.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 14, 2002
Turbinado sugar is not as refined as white table sugar and you shouldn't dump on it. When you want a treat on a special occasion there are so many things you can make with it that you can't tell the difference than if it had been made with white sugar or regular brown sugar. Check out my profile page for some recipes if you are interested....it will take you to a web page with a couple recipes and pictures for old-fashioned peanut butter cookies and hot fudge pudding cake.
   — Lynette B.