# Ginger-Coconut Sweeteners The Coco Natura Ginger Coconut Sugar is a Refined Sugar Alternative By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-coconut-sugar References: [well](https://well.ca/products/ecoideas-organic-ginger-coconut_129412.html) & [ecoideas](http://ecoideas.ca/) Ecoideas' Coco Natura Organic Ginger Coconut Sugar is an unrefined, natural and additive-free sweetener made from crystallized coconut sugar nectar and ginger, both of which are organic and fair trade certified. In terms of taste, Ecoideas notes that the natural coconut sugar is "as sweet as brown sugar, with a delicate natural caramel flavour that pairs beautifully with organic ginger." As such, it serves as a great addition to everything from cold beverages to coffee, tea, baked goods and sauces. While there are a number of [coconut-based sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guittard-sant-72-cacao) on the market that appeal to health-conscious consumers with a taste for [unrefined sugar alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-finishing-sugar), the Organic Ginger Coconut Sugar sets itself apart by offering a unique flavor pairing with ginger—which boasts a hot and pungent, spicy-yet-sweet taste all on its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic Sweeteners:** The trend towards organic sweeteners opens opportunities for innovative blends and unique flavors. - **Alternative Sugar Options:** The demand for alternative sugar options creates room for disruptive innovation in the sweetener industry. - **Flavor Pairing:** The focus on flavor pairing presents opportunities for creating unique and appealing taste combinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product lines and variations in sweeteners to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Organic Products:** The organic products industry can benefit from expanding the range of sweeteners with organic and natural options. - **Spices and Seasonings:** The spices and seasonings industry can tap into the demand for unique flavors by incorporating ginger and other innovative pairings into sweeteners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calorie-Free Gourmet Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-coconut.md) - [Sugarcane-Made Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerocalorie-sweeteners.md) - [Sugar-Mimicking Sweetener Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetener-blend.md) - [Sparkling Ginger Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ginger-drink.md) - [Functional Coconut Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cider-drink.md) - [No-Sugar-Added Yogurt Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosugaradded-yogurt-alternative.md) - [Versatile Brown Sugar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakanto.md) - [Cacaofruit Sugar Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacaofruit-sugar-substitute.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-based-spread.md)