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.
My children sweep this marmalade off the plate for 5 minutes. I also really like it, but I don’t always have time to enjoy this wonderful and fragrant dessert. Treat yourself and your family to healthy treats without artificial colors and flavors. 100% benefit and TASTE!
Delicious jelly, which we are used to seeing in supermarkets in the form of worms or bears, without flavorings, flavor enhancers and with our own hands.
These candies can be made from any fruits and berries. And for those who have a juicer, the recipe is especially useful. I always feel sorry to throw away the cake left over after making juice, because there are so many vitamins and fiber left in it. Whenever possible, I try to use it when cooking different dishes. Today I want to offer you to cook a marmalade dish. It will take 10 minutes.
I found the recipe for this marmalade in a book by the Spanish cook Jorge de Angel Moliner. I really liked this delicious dessert, so I decided to share it with you, dear chefs. The recipe was repeated, as in the book, the only thing we decided to add 2 tablespoons of black currant jam to the product during the cooking process.
Marmalade from the word “marmalade” is a kind of thick jam, which is traditionally prepared in Spain from quince, and in France and some other countries – from oranges. I offer you an option with quince, orange and ginger. Marmalade turns out to be thick, fragrant and very warming thanks to ginger. Ideal for flavoring pastries, sauces and just tea in cold autumn weather.
Prepare marmalade for the last year about once a month. I love it in combination with cheeses. My house is with meat. And, in general, it is good in any combination.
Very tasty marmalade! The bright natural taste of marmalade is ideal for meat and poultry dishes, and also serves as a good spread on toast bread, goes well with cheese. Ideal for healthy eating.