Media Release: Deal signed on Low GI patent to benefit all Australians
The 100% Australian-owned sugar manufacturer, Sunshine Sugar, has announced its procurement of the patent for nucane – the good sugar.
Invented by the Australian doctor, Dr David Kannar, this technology applies advanced measures at the sugar milling stage to consistently produce a sugar that retains naturally occurring and beneficial antioxidants.
Sunshine Sugar was the first in the world to install the technology several years ago and remains the only sugar manufacturer in Australia producing this unique raw and wholesome sugar.
Mr Chris Connors, CEO of Sunshine Sugar commented; “As part of our ongoing commitment to develop and supply products that meet the demands of consumers and give returns to our growers, we have taken the step to secure the nucane patent.”
Ownership of the patent offers Sunshine Sugar and the broader NSW sugar industry exclusive rights to manufacture and supply this patented invention for the long term, further cementing its position in this part of the market.
Designed for diabetics and health-conscious consumers, Sunshine Low GI Sugar is a 100% natural, low GI cane sugar that is more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised – resulting in a lower and slower rise in blood glucose for all who use it in their foods and drinks.
With a worldwide focus on health concerns such as obesity and diabetes, owning the patent to what is arguably the world’s best Low GI sugar manufacturing process, gives Sunshine Sugar the ability to manufacture a healthier cane sugar on a scale that makes it widely available and affordable.
Sunshine Low GI Sugar is available in local independent supermarkets and nationally in over 640 Woolworths Supermarkets and Amazon online.
[22nd January 2025]