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 delicate, light and airy sponge roll… what else do you need to complete the festive dinner?.. or just relax over a cup of tea with friends or a book… I invite you …)))
I’m sharing another recipe for making tangerine jam. If the previous jam had a very bright taste, then this is its complete opposite. Delicate, I would say, refined taste. It’s good by itself, you don’t need to add it anywhere, it’s best to eat it even without tea, just with spoons))
Panettone is an Italian Christmas cake, very similar to ours. But Panettone muffins are smaller versions of the famous cupcake, very tasty, airy, with lots of raisins and candied fruits.
I suggest you cook a very delicate, airy and beautiful sponge cake with creamy cottage cheese cream. I saw the recipe on a foreign website and couldn’t pass it by.
These cakes turn out very tasty! Crumbly dough with a layer of jam and a delicate creamy glaze. And since very soon we have a favorite holiday, we will decorate cakes in the New Year’s style.
Festive dessert for New Year’s treats – corn tartlets with tangerine-banana filling. These mini cakes are perfect for a buffet, a party or a festive table.
I present to your attention one of my favorite salads, which perfectly combines crispy arugula with caramelized chicken liver, tomatoes and olives. A very tasty dish.
Shawarma is a very tasty dish and, moreover, very useful. All because you cook it at home, with your own hands. It turns out very juicy, with a piquant taste. A hearty snack will decorate the table at any party.
I suggest another pizza option! Dough with spinach, white cream sauce and shrimp is an interesting and harmonious combination! Juicy pineapple fits perfectly into the overall picture) this pizza is for those who love fluffy soft dough, crispy crust and juicy filling! Original for a festive table! Try this!
