7 Different Sugars and How to Use Them
INGREDIENTS
•
White Sugar
•
Granulated White Sugar
•
Granulated or regular white sugar is made from sugarcane or sugar beets. This sugar has had all impurities and natural molasses removed. This sugar is perfect for regular baking and to sweeten your food.
•
Superfine Sugar
•
This sugar is also sometimes called ultrafine or caster sugar. It is the same as granulated sugar, but is produced into smaller crystals. This sugar dissolves easily in cold liquids, and is popular for baking in Europe. This sugar is good to add to f
•
Powdered Sugar
•
Powdered sugar is also know as confectioners or icing sugar. It is finely ground white sugar with an anti-caking agent (usually cornstarch) added to prevent clumping. This sugar is perfect for making frosting, and also for decorating traybakes and ca
•
Decorating Sugar
•
As the name suggests this sugar is used for decorating. It's large grains of smooth crystals make it perfect for garnishing baked goods (think King Cake). It comes in a variety of colors and the larger crystals make it resistant to heat.
•
Brown Sugar
•
Light/Golden/Dark
•
Brown sugar is white sugar which has molasses added to it. The amount of molasses added determines the shade of brown sugar. Light brown sugar and golden brown sugar are commonly used in baking, making sauces, and ham glazes. Dark brown sugar is used
•
Turbinado Sugar
•
Turbinado sugar is known as 'raw sugar' that is less refined than regular sugar. It is made from crystallized partially evaporated cane juice. The crystals are larger than regular refined sugar, and it has a light caramel flavor. It is popular for ma
•
Muscovado Sugar
•
Also known as Barbados sugar, this is another minimally refined product made from cane sugar where a greater amount of molasses remains after processing. It's texture is almost like damp sand and it has a very rich, smoky, caramel flavor. It is used
ADVERTISEMENT