In culinary and household terms, sugar is called sucrose – an ordinary food sweetener that is obtained by processing sugar cane or sugar beet.
The white color of sugar is achieved during refining, but at the same time its individual crystals remain colorless. Many varieties of sugar contain different amounts of vegetable juice – molasses, which gives the crystals different shades of white color.
Sugar is an indispensable ingredient in many drinks, dishes, confectionery and bakery products. It is a familiar additive to coffee, cocoa and tea; confectionery creams, ice cream, icing and sweets cannot do without it. As a good preservative, white sugar is used in cooking jam, making jelly and other products from fruits and berries. Today, white sugar can be found almost everywhere, even where it is not expected to be found. For example, it may end up in low-fat diet yogurt or sausages, as well as in the manufacture of canned meat.
White sugar on sale is in the form of granulated sugar and refined sugar in pieces. Granulated sugar is packed in bags of different capacity, usually from one to fifty kilograms. Dense polyethylene bags are used, inside of which a film is additionally stretched to protect the contents from moisture and the spillage of crystals. Refined products are packed in cardboard boxes. The high hygroscopicity of white sugar causes certain requirements for its storage. The room where the product is located must be dry, protected from temperature fluctuations. Storing it at high humidity will lead to the formation of lumps. Sugar has the ability to absorb foreign odors, so you should not keep it near products with strong flavors.
White sugar is very high in calories – almost 400 kcal per one hundred grams of the product, and its composition consists entirely of carbohydrates. Therefore, when dieting, it is recommended to limit the use of this product in its pure form (for sweetening coffee or tea) and in the form of various sugar-containing drinks, cakes, cookies, etc.
A fragrant, hearty and delicious hot dish for family and guests. Pre-pickled chicken drumsticks and a spicy vegetable side dish are baked in the same container in the oven, which is very convenient and not laborious.
I am a big fan of stuffed peppers, I tried many different recipes from the Internet, but they all lacked depth of taste and juiciness (not to say that they are sour, salty or sweet, rather saturated), so I spent years trying to verify my own recipe to the smallest detail. None of those who tried these peppers remained indifferent. Try it yourself, and I assure you, you will never cook pepper in the same way again. In addition, there is nothing harmful or fried in these peppers.
Unusual? No, it seems that all the ingredients are the most common… Their combination is unusual. And the result is a very tasty and healthy salad with broccoli.
A very interesting, bright, delicious salad with an unusual composition of ingredients and a small “highlight”. Let’s try to surprise our guests and loved ones!
Red caviar on the festive table is irreplaceable. I suggest you serve it on cheese pancakes. Pancakes can be prepared in advance, and before serving, put cottage cheese and red caviar on them, guests will definitely like it!
The idea of pate with berry jelly is not new, many people liked this combination because it is both delicious and beautiful. In this version, I was attracted by the fact that the jelly is whipped and because of this it is perceived differently both in taste and visually.
Delicious yogurt-based pie with lemon flavor and assorted wild berries. Tender and snow-white (thanks to rice flour) the dough just melts in your mouth. Pie products are very simple and affordable, and in addition, only egg whites can be used when preparing the dough (which usually accumulate on holidays, after cooking mayonnaise and other sauces on egg yolks). Pastries made on the basis of fermented milk products always turn out to be light, airy and less caloric. Yogurt cake is a great addition to a family tea party, friendly parties or a festive feast.