cane sugar

American  

noun

1. sugar obtained from sugarcane, identical with that obtained from the sugar beet.

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cane sugar British  

noun

1. the sucrose obtained from sugar cane, which is identical to that obtained from sugar beet See also beet sugar

2. another name for sucrose

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Etymology

Origin of cane sugar

First recorded in 1850–55

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• beet sugar vs. cane sugar

Example Sentences

Coca-Cola this summer agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US.

From BBC

It’s made with finely chopped cranberries and California Valencia oranges that are both sweetened with cane sugar.

From Salon

After a very public and awkward miscommunication about U.S. cane sugar in Coca-Cola products, the company announced that it will be releasing a new beverage line made with U.S. cane sugar this fall.

From Salon

Coca-Cola, for its part, confirmed this week that a new cane sugar version of Coke will launch in the U.S. this fall, citing product innovation and consumer preference.

From Salon

I don’t care about cane sugar in Coca-Cola.

From Salon