Brown sugar is a mixture of white sugar and molasses, which is a type of sugar-derived syrup. Molasses is responsible for its darker color and slightly increases its nutritional value.
Brown sugar is much lower in calories as compared to white sugar.
In addition, it contains multiple micronutrients such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B-6, which are essential for a healthy functioning body.
Common uses for brown sugar include sweetening baked goods, sauces, marinades, and even bacon.
It’s also made into a sugar syrup, often with spices, to flavor beverages.
Thanks to the granules and slightly acidic pH (as well as its sweet smell), brown sugar has also become a popular ingredient in body scrubs.