Sugar Cane

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Description: Very versatile, sugar cane is used for many purposes. Its greenish-yellow bark encases its flesh. The pulp, itself, is yellow in color and extremely fibrous. Sugar cane can be chewed to extract the juice. The juice can also be extracted by a small hand or electronically operated mill. With a touch of lemon and ice, it makes a delicious and popular drink.

Taste: Sugar cane is very juicy. The sweet pulp has a slightly salty touch

Selection: Choose sugar cane without cracks or streaks in the pulp

Ripening: Not necessary

Season: All year

Brooks Origin: Florida

Restrictions: Entry not permitted in California

Nutritional Info:

  • Serving Size 1 cup
  • (1″ pieces)
  • Calories 25
  • Total Fat 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 3mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 6.0g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.2g
  • Sugars 2.2g
  • Protein 1.1g
Sugarcane from Florida
Sugarcane from Florida
Stalks of sugarcane
Stalks of sugarcane

For our retailers and wholesalers

Ethylene Production: None

Ethylene Sensitivity: None

Shelf Life: Should last for 2 weeks

Storage Temperature: 65°F

Storage Humidity: 85% – 90%

Restrictions: Entry not permitted in California