Sugar Cane
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Description/Taste
Sugar Cane is botanically known as Saccharum officinarum and is classified as a perennial grass. This Sugar Cane variety is similar in appearance to bamboo, which is 1-2" thick and has clearly divided segments with a green outer skin. Sugar Cane produces sucrose, which can be extracted or simply removed by crushing the stem and has an expected sugary flavor. Being one of the most valuable grass crops, the Sugar Cane produces 70% of the world's sugar supply.
Seasons/Availability
Sugar Cane is produced after a maturing period of two years and is typically harvested year-round.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sugar Cane. One is easiest, three is harder.
Just Jenn Recipes | Sugar Cane Roasted Pork | |
A Spicy Perspective | Pineapple Sugarcane Water | |
Wandering Chopsticks | How to Chop and Prepare Sugarcane |