Seasons/Availability
Sugar Cane is available year-round in tropical climates.
Nutritional Value
Sugar Cane is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, B-complex, and C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese and zinc. It also contains natural sugars in the form of sucrose and fructose.
Uses
The juice extracted from Sugar Cane can be consumed fresh or boiled down to make jaggery (a type of unrefined sugar), molasses or syrup. The fibrous material left over after juicing can be used as animal feed or processed further into paper products. In some countries it is also used to make alcoholic drinks such as rum. Sugar Cane juice has long been used in traditional medicine for its diuretic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also good for digestive health as it can help to flush out toxins from the body. Additionally, due to its high vitamin and mineral content, drinking Sugar Cane juice can help boost immunity and protect against illness.
Conclusion
Sugar Cane is a widely available crop that offers numerous benefits for both human consumption and industrial use. Not only is it packed with essential vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber but also has medicinal uses as well as being a source of renewable energy. As such, it is an important crop that should be given more attention in order to maximize its potential for helping to meet global food and energy needs.
