{"id":1439,"date":"2025-08-31T10:38:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T10:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/non-categorise\/the-worlds-most-sustainable-sugar\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:20:09","slug":"the-worlds-most-sustainable-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/uncategorized\/the-worlds-most-sustainable-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"The world&#8217;s most sustainable sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>At Kaskade, we have chosen to make <\/span><strong>coconut blossom sugar<\/strong><span> one of our flagship ingredients. Under our brand <\/span><strong>Valaya<\/strong><span>brand, we were among the first to offer <\/span><strong>coconut sugar cubes<\/strong><span> in a \"perfect\" format, designed as much for the end consumer as for the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Why coconut sugar is one of the most sustainable sugars<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Coconut blossom sugar is produced from the nectar of coconut blossoms, harvested by hand by small local cooperatives in Indonesia. This nectar is then gently heated until crystallization to obtain an unrefined sugar, without bleaching agents or preservatives.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/products-organic-ingredients\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">This method offers several major advantages:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">the coconut is not cut and remains productive for years;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">trees require little water and few inputs;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">plots are cultivated in the traditional way, without destroying habitat or losing biodiversity.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mynaturalorigins.com\/en\/blog\/organic-for-life-fair-for-life-certifications-a-real-advantage-for-your-products\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">As a result, coconut sugar is one of the<strong>most sustainable<\/strong><span> <\/span><strong>sweeteners<\/strong><span> <\/span>available on the market today, with a reduced environmental impact compared to many conventional sugars.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar-cubes\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span> <span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/products-retail-range\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Valaya_CocoBlossomSugarCubes-Packshot_240621.jpg\" title=\"Valaya_CocoBlossomSugarCubes-Packshot_240621\" width=\"600\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Valaya_CocoBlossomSugarCubes-Packshot_240621.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kaskade.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Valaya_CocoBlossomSugarCubes-Packshot_240621-480x756.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-143\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">A differentiating nutritional and sensory profile<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Valaya coconut sugar is<span> <\/span><strong>100% pure and unrefined<\/strong>, with a<span> <\/span><strong>Glycemic index of around 35<\/strong>, making it a slow-release sugar that generates fewer sudden variations in blood sugar levels than conventional white sugar. It naturally contains traces of vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, C) and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/products-organic-ingredients\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">On the taste side, it develops a<strong>sweet<\/strong><span> <\/span><strong>caramel flavour<\/strong><span> <\/span>which enriches hot drinks, desserts and gourmet preparations, without the addition of flavourings.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Valaya: coconut sugar cubes for retailers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Under the<span> <\/span><strong>Valaya<\/strong> brand, we offer<span> <\/span><strong>coconut blossom sugar cubes<\/strong><span> <\/span>in a convenient format for consumers.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar-cubes\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Available in 300 g and 1 kg cardboard boxes.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Made in Belgium from ingredients sourced from Indonesian cooperatives.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar-cubes\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">These cubes are designed for :<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Organic and specialty stores that want to offer a natural alternative to white sugar cubes;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">caf\u00e9s, hotels and restaurants looking for a more sustainable solution for sweetening coffee and tea;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">brands looking for an inspiring reference to expand their sweet range.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/retail-range-coconut-blossom-sugar\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Bulk ingredient for industry<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For our industrial customers, we also supply<span> <\/span><strong>coconut blossom sugar in bulk<\/strong>, adapted to the needs of chocolate, beverage, cookie, dessert or \"better-for-you\" products.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/products-organic-ingredients\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Industry benefits :<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">a natural caramel taste that can sometimes be used to reduce other flavors;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">an unrefined sugar, easy to include in clean label recipes;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">a strong marketing argument:<span> <\/span><strong>sustainable coconut sugar<\/strong> from cooperatives, with a traceable and valuable history.<span class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valayaworld.com\/products-organic-ingredients\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Kaskade supports its customers in choosing the right grade, the right format and in securing supply via<span> <\/span><strong>6- to 12-month contracts<\/strong>.<span class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Kaskade-Introduction-Kimscholcolate.pdf\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"citation-nbsp\"><\/span><span class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/68533978\/d7f46ae5-b3db-4a42-98cf-3320810d550e\/Kaskade-Introduction-Kimscholcolate.pdf\"><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Under your own brand or co-manufactured<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Thanks to our experience with Valaya, Kaskade can help you :<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">launch your own coconut sugar-based product (chocolate bars, drinks, instant mixes, etc.);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">develop a<span> <\/span><strong>private label<\/strong> reference<span> <\/span>or a complete coconut sugar range;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">integrate this ingredient into a<span> <\/span><strong>co-manufacturing<\/strong> project, from sourcing to production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1439"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1462,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1439\/revisions\/1462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaskade.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}