Sugarcane, (Saccharum officinarum), perennial grass of the family Poaceae, primarily cultivated for its juice from which sugar is processed. Sugarcane is rich in nutrients that are essential during pregnancy, such as folic acid, vitamin B complex, antioxidants, and calcium. The presence of folic acid and vitamin B9 has proven to reduce the chances of congenital neural disabilities such as spina bifida in babies.