The reason Sugarcane is a popular drink during summers is that it gives an instant kick of energy and quenches the thirst. Sugarcane juice is a good source of glucose which as we know, helps to re-hydrate the human body and gives it a boost of energy. Instead of your artificial energy drink Sugar Cane is botanically known as Saccharum officinarum and is classified as a perennial grass. This Sugar Cane variety is similar in appearance to bamboo, which is 1-2" thick and has clearly divided segments with a green outer skin. Sugar Cane produces sucrose, which can be extracted or simply removed by crushing the stem and has an expected sugary flavor. Being one of the most valuable grass crops, the Sugar Cane produces 70% of the world's sugar supply.

Nutritional Value

Along with maintaining functions of the digestive system, raw sugarcane also improves functions of various other organs like kidney, stomach, eyes, heart, brain and the reproductive system. Sugarcane is also recommended for patients of jaundice in order to quicken the healing process. Raw sugarcane and sugarcane juice cleanses the urinary flow and maintains the functions of nephrons. Sugarcane is also considered good in the process of micturition (elimination of urine) and hence, it should be consumed by patients of gonorrhea, nephritis, cystitis and enlarged prostate.