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.
This recipe was brought by my mother from a cooking class. Chefs of various restaurants in our city often come to his club and learn how to cook simple restaurant-quality dishes from available products. The dish turns out to be elegant, nutritious, well suited for both a holiday and dinner at home. Just a godsend for those who don’t eat meat. Mom shared it with me, and I shared it with you.
Fragrant, rich, bright! And this fragrance! Mmmm… Smoked paprika! That’s a lot! It gives such an incredible taste and such an optimistic color! Yes, more… And cranberries! Imagine: you are taking a spoonful of hot soup, and then an explosion – you have seen through this wild berry. A new taste in a second. A game of flavors, textures, seasonings – that’s what this rich warming soup is!
If you have not found the use of minced fish (fillet) or you are already tired of the usual dishes, try to cook these dumplings. A very unusual and interesting combination. I was treated to a large cod fillet, which in itself is rather dry and I found a way out) The dumplings according to this recipe cannot be called lean, because I added a little fat for juiciness. I really hope you enjoy this combination!! Join us!!
Homemade cottage cheese pastries turn out to be so delicious and fragrant! Soft, tender, airy cottage cheese dough and honey-nut filling is just a fairy tale! Please your family and friends with a wonderful cottage cheese basket with nut filling – it’s very tasty!
All you need for this recipe is a simple set of products, which, according to our times, is quite affordable in price, a good mood and a masterpiece of delicious liver dish will please the whole family.
Incredibly delicious and original muffins! They are so sunny and orange, like autumn itself! Pumpkin goes well with orange and vanilla. From the aroma of this baking -you can go crazy)
I offer a recipe for an insanely delicious strawberry cake. Shortbread cakes stuffed with airy meringue and strawberries and delicious custard strawberry cream will not leave anyone indifferent! Also, instead of strawberries, you can take any berries or fruits: raspberries, cherries, kiwis, blueberries, apricots, peaches. The cake turns out great, it will become a real decoration of the festive table!
Delicious and interesting salad with chicken liver and fresh cucumbers. Nothing superfluous. It seems that everything is clear and has been known for a long time, but everything together sounds so harmonious and easy.
I invite you to tea with a fruity, juicy cake. The aroma of baked grapes and other fruits is fantastic, even flavorings are not needed!!! P.S. when there is no time to prepare the dough, the pie helps.