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cane sugar

American

noun

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

cane sugar British

noun

the sucrose obtained from sugar cane, which is identical to that obtained from sugar beet See also beet sugar
another name for sucrose

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Etymology

Origin of cane sugar

First recorded in 1850–55

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

When boiled longer, it reduces into jaggery, a mineral-rich palm sugar with a lower glycaemic index than the commonly available white cane sugar.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025

In addition to the extra HFCS, Americans are eating more old-fashioned cane sugar too.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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