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.
I love crushed strawberries with sugar. I cook this strawberry jam without cooking every year. It has no equal due to the fact that strawberries are stored in the refrigerator until spring and have been tested for years. Fragrant, healthy and very tasty. I recommend it!
A healthy, delicious dessert in the form of a house will be enjoyed by the whole family. Even the little king here is unlikely to refuse such a delicacy. On a hot summer day, this dessert will become a lifesaver, since you do not have to turn on the oven.
I want to offer a very simple and quick recipe for homemade caramel. This will require all 3 ingredients and 15 minutes of time. It can be used as an independent dessert, as well as a sprinkle for ice cream or pancakes. Even for a layer of cakes, for example, everyone’s favorite cake “Snickers”, or prepare caramel cream, or gelling desserts. In general, a very versatile dessert!!!
I’ve been wanting to bake this wonderful chocolate cake for a long time. This chocolate-filled cake is called Moretto. The recipe is ancient and not complicated at all. The peculiarity of the cake is that it is prepared without baking soda and baking powder, has a dense texture, but at the same time it is tender, with a bright creamy chocolate taste.
It turned out to be a very tasty and airy pie. They are so airy that they really look like a cloud)) Easy to prepare. The dough is shortbread, I have already baked a berry pie with it, very simple and delicious, the reviews are only positive, try it)
I love Sunday morning! It’s so nice to have a cup of coffee, eat a delicious dessert… And if you don’t need to worry about the figure – isn’t that happiness?! Come in! Pure protein and no fat))
A quick, airy, fragrant pie with a bouquet of spices. Minimum time – maximum pleasure! The recipe is taken from a German website and immediately prepared by me. Try to cook.