Sugar

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.

Cookies with Jam and Nuts Recipe

February 21, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

I suggest you cook a very tasty, soft, fragrant cookies. It is ideal for both a family tea party and a New Year’s sweet table. Family and friends will love it!

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

February 19, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

Soft sandy base and delicate, spicy, fragrant filling. This cake will not leave anyone indifferent.

Liver Roll with Spicy Carrots Recipe

February 19, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

In fact, this is a liver paste stuffed with spicy carrots. A delicious snack for lovers of spicy dishes.

Honey Cake “Orange Note” Recipe

February 19, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

What’s a New Year without sweets? And if it’s a honey cake, then you will definitely succeed! I diluted the classic combination of honey cakes and sour cream with an orange note in the form of a curd, and I want to say that the cake turned out just magical! Tender honey-orange cakes, sour citrus fruits and sour cream are a holiday! Try it for sure!

Stuffed Onions Recipe

February 19, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

I’ve been meaning to cook stuffed onions for a long time! I found a suitable recipe in a book about Japanese cuisine, took it as a basis, changed it a little, and was very pleased with the result! When stewing, the onion absorbed the sauce and became juicy and delicious!

New Year’s Brownies Recipe

February 19, 2020April 25, 2023 | By Editor

And yet, in the New Year’s troubles, a simple but spectacular dessert is important! I suggest you quickly bake a chocolate brownie and serve it “not as always”! You can bake brownies at least a week before the holiday, and decorate shortly before the feast – it’s convenient!

Cupcakes with Caramel Cheese Recipe

February 17, 2020April 24, 2023 | By Editor

Cupcakes are great pastries, they are prepared simply, stored for a long time and look beautiful on the table! New Year’s cupcakes are more fragrant, tastier and more beautiful than usual.

Sponge Cakes “Chocolate Christmas Trees” Recipe

February 17, 2020April 24, 2023 | By Editor

It is customary to prepare sweet dishes for the New Year’s table. Desserts are loved by both adults and children. Cupcakes are a great option for serving portions. The cream can be made from custard chocolate mass and butter. The cream is conveniently applied to cupcakes with a pastry syringe. And you can also decorate the dessert with confectionery sprinkles, which will add magic to New Year’s toys. It turns out a sweet, tender and very tasty New Year’s dessert.

Meat Salad Recipe

February 14, 2020April 24, 2023 | By Creator

We brought the recipe of this dish from Siberia, where we lived for 10 years. I tried several options: beef, fish and chicken, but I like this one the most.

Cherry Mousse Recipe

February 14, 2020April 24, 2023 | By Editor

There are many recipes for cherry mousse pies on the website. We also really like these pies. But even more my granddaughters like the mousse itself, as a separate, independent dessert. From what only I didn’t cook mousse for them: cranberries, blueberries, apricots, apples… but from cherries – for the first time. It turned out incredibly delicious: very, very cherry, rich, fragrant! An amazing berry-cherry!