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AKA: table sugar, white sugar or regular sugar
made either of beet sugar or cane sugar, a highly refined, multi-purpose sugar
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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.
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AKA: square sugar, lump square sugar
a refined sugar which has been pressed or cast into a particular shape.
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Sanding sugar is used mainly for decorating. Large crystals, fairly resistant to heat, adds extra texture. You can find sanding sugar in many colours.
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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.
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a superfine granulated white sugar, dissolve much quicker than standard granulated white sugar. Ideal for making meringues, syrups, and cocktails.
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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.
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AKA: sugar candy, rock sugar or crystal sugar
large sugar crystals. Eaten as candy or to dissolve in tea. Can be different colours.
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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.
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refined white sugar with more molasses added in. A stronger, more intense flavour. Light and dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably.