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.
Minced meat is a hit of all time! Of course, cutlets and meatballs may not always be suitable for a festive table, but terrine is a completely different matter. A beautiful, delicious and exquisite dish can really become a hit on the Christmas table!
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Baked chicken is a classic of the genre on the Christmas table. This year I want to diversify this dish a little and offer an unusual option. A bright, fragrant and incredibly delicious dish will not leave anyone indifferent on a festive evening.
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What could be better than the aroma of freshly baked bread in the house? For me, this is the fragrance of childhood, comfort, warmth. Prepare a homemade roll with a delicate airy crumb and a crispy crust.
Onion cream soup is exquisite, delicate, velvety, fragrant. If you haven’t tried this soup yet, it’s time to cook it, especially since all the products are quite affordable. Of course, you will have to spend time preparing, but believe me, it’s worth it. And I suggest serving this soup with a freshly baked homemade roll.