Sugar And Sugar Products

Brown sugar is a product of sucrose sugar. It is brown in color because of the presence of molasses in it. Often molasses are added to completely white sugar to make it brown. This is done to lessen the production cost of sugar. The first crystallization of sugarcane produces natural brown sugar. Types Natural brown sugar is available in three ty...

Crystallised sugar lumps, these confectionary items originated in Persia and are known as rock sugar around the world. Its most common use in India is as a sacred offering to god but these crystals are used in a wide array of dishes too. Mishri-mawa is the most famous confectionery item and is often taken with aniseed at the end of a meal. Mishr...

Also known as confectioner's sugar, it is prepared by grinding white sugar into a very fine powder. Sometimes, it is blended with corn flour for a finer texture. Icing sugar is a handy ingredient used while making cakes and bakery products. It is used for icing and frosting over desserts. For its ability to easily dissolve in water, it comes ...

Honey is a thick, sticky and sweet tasting liquid that bees produce by taking the nectar from flowers. It is used in desserts, jams, beverages etc. It is a natural energy booster and immunity builder. As of 2010, China is the largest honey producer in the world. Types Although honey is preferred in its raw form, commercialy you can also fin...

Unrefined sugar, found in solid or powdered form, used in desserts as a substitute for sugar. Its color varies from golden brown to dark brown. It is used in both sweet and savory dishes across India. It keeps your body warm and is great to ward off common cold and cough. Usage Jaggery is used as an ingredient in many Indian and Sri Lankan re...

A thick liquid sweetener which is golden in color and honey like with a rich flavor, golden syrup is very popular in European desserts. It is made by refining sugar cane and used as an alternative to honey. Since it has a heavy sweet flavor, it should be used in lesser amounts. It can also be used in the place of corn syrup. Golden syrup is sometim...

A white sweet crystal made primarily from sugar cane or sugar beets. It can also be produced from maple tree or certain palm trees. It is a type of carbohydrate which has replaced the traditional honey as a sweetener. It enhances the taste, structure, texture and appearance of many dishes, especially baked. It is a carbohydrate made up of carbon, h...

Caster or Castor sugar is finely granulated white sugar. It is most commonly found in North America and Britain. This kind of sugar is used for icing, essentially for its quick dissolving property. It is made by dissolving and purifying raw sugar content in various chemicals. While undergoing many refining processes, it is made superfine easy enou...

A dark brown confectionery item produced using any type of sugar. It is a thick sweet liquid used as a flavoring, filling and topping for various recipes. The sugar and water mixture needs to be heated slowly to a high temperature until it breaks down and has the characteristic color and flavor. It is used for flavoring various desserts, candies or...

Cane sugar is sugar extracted from sugar cane which is a tropical plant with a high content of sugar in it. The cane after undergoing many processes and filtration is finally used as a sweetener in beverages and desserts. Cane accounts for 80% of sugar produced. The rest is extracted from sugar beets. Extracting sugar from the cane has been in prac...