Wholesome Sweeteners has a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. In adherence with strict organic standards, the sugar cane fields are green cut & are not burned or treated with herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. This is better for the environment, which ultimately, is better for everyone. This also creates the highest quality, most delicious-tasting unrefined brown sugar you can find. No chemicals, bone char, or animal by-products are used to make or de-colorize this sugar making it ideal for vegans.