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.
Today I want to offer a recipe for meringue roll or as it is called – meringue roll. The cream will be lemon-based cream “Charlotte”. A delicate citrus cream perfectly complements the sweetness of the meringue. They perfectly complement and emphasize each other. Thanks to this cream, the meringue does not get wet and keeps its shape well. It is prepared from the most common products. The recipe will not contain heavy cream and cream cheese. The roll turns out to be very tender, with a crisp crust and a light, moist middle. It really turns out very, very tasty!!!
Extremely fragrant, delicious and natural marmalade. The addition of red Rowan gives it a beautiful color. It’s so nice to eat it on the eve of your favorite holiday. And the marmalade will be a great choice for a gift.
On a cold winter evening, what could be better than a cup of hot chocolate? I propose to prepare cupcakes and arrange them in the form of cups. Children will like them, and other guests will not remain indifferent.
Five years ago I found the perfect recipe for a Christmas cake and every year I take it for the New Year and Christmas holidays. In order to prepare a festive cupcake, you need to prepare dried fruits in advance, namely, infuse them with cognac. I use a different mixture of dried fruits every time, if desired, you can add nuts. After baking, of course, you can immediately enjoy the cupcake, but after a week or two it will become much tastier and more fragrant.
When else to cook interesting pastries, if not for the New Year’s table? Dried cranberries are great for making desserts and baking. I suggest baking fragrant homemade waffles. And you can also cook the dough with a powerful food processor. Cranberries can be added whole, and milk or dark chocolate should be pre-chopped with a knife. It turns out very tasty pastries for a family holiday tea party.
