Sugarbeet

BETA VULGARIS SUBSP. VULGARIS

AKA: sugar beet
Family: Amaranthaceae

Sugar Cane

SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM

AKA: sugar cane
Family: Poaceae

Sugars made from either
Sugarcane or Sugarbeet

Granulated Sugar

AKA: table sugar, white sugar or regular sugar

made either of beet sugar or cane sugar, a highly refined, multi-purpose sugar

Icing Sugar

AKA: powdered sugar, confectioner’s sugar

a type of white sugar that has been ground into a fine powder. Often with a small amount of corn-starch to prevent clumping. Dissolves easily in liquid. Ideal for icing, frosting and decoration.

Lump Sugar

AKA: square sugar, lump square sugar

a refined sugar which has been pressed or cast into a particular shape. 

Red Sanding Sugar

Sanding sugar is used mainly for decorating. Large crystals, fairly resistant to heat, adds extra texture. You can find sanding sugar in many colours.

Golden Syrup

Golden syrup (or light treacle) is a form of inverted sugar syrup. It is made by the process of refining sugar cane or sugar beet juice into sugar, or by treatment of a sugar solution with acid. The consistency is similar to honey, and can be used as a substitute for honey.

More on syrup and molasses here.

Caster Sugar

a superfine granulated white sugar, dissolve much quicker than standard granulated white sugar. Ideal for making meringues, syrups, and cocktails.

Pearl Sugar

AKA: nib sugar or hail sugar

a coarse, hard texture with an opaque colour. Doesn’t melt when exposed to high temperatures. Commonly used in Scandinavian baking to decorate pastries, cookies, and buns.

Rock Sugar

AKA: sugar candy, rock sugar or crystal sugar

large sugar crystals. Eaten as candy or to dissolve in tea. Can be different colours.

Light Brown Sugar

refined white sugar with a small amount of molasses added. A wet, sandy texture and a delicate caramel flavour. Used for baked goods and savoury dishes.

Dark Brown Sugar

refined white sugar with more molasses added in. A stronger, more intense flavour. Light and dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably.

Icing Sugar