of sugar
Pure carbohydrate providing rapid energy (approximately 4 calories per gram); contains no significant vitamins, minerals, or fiber in refined forms. Molasses-containing varieties (brown, muscovado) retain trace minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron.
About
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, primarily composed of crystalline sucrose (disaccharide), derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris). The term encompasses various refined and unrefined sweetening products created through extraction and crystallization processes. White granulated sugar is the most common form, produced by extracting juice from cane or beets, purifying it through filtration and chemical treatment, then crystallizing and drying the sucrose. Other variations include brown sugar (white sugar coated with molasses), muscovado (unrefined cane sugar with high molasses content), and demerara or turbinado (partially refined cane sugars with larger crystals and residual molasses).
Culinary Uses
Sugar serves as the primary sweetening agent across virtually all culinary traditions, used in beverages, desserts, baked goods, preserves, and savory dishes where it balances acidity or enhances flavor complexity. In baking, sugar contributes to structure, browning, and moisture retention in cakes, cookies, and pastries. It is essential for caramelization, candy-making, and jam production. Different sugar types impart varying flavor profiles: white sugar provides neutral sweetness, while brown and muscovado sugars add caramel and molasses notes. Sugar is also used as a preservative in cured meats and as a seasoning component in spice rubs and glazes.
Recipes Using of sugar (124)
Afghan bread
or is the national bread of Afghanistan. It is a flatbread and can be oval or rectangular. It is baked in a tandoor, the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continent region.
Albanian Rice pudding
Rice pudding is a dessert enjoyed by people of different cultures all over the world. It is made by combining rice with a sweetener and other ingredients often including milk. Those who prize rice pudding often regard it as a comfort food.
Aletria
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Arańitas y Arepitas de Yuca
Arańitas y Arepitas de Yuca from the Recidemia collection
Arepa
Arepa from the Recidemia collection
Arepitas de Maiz
Arepitas de Maiz from the Recidemia collection
Arroz con Frijoles Negros
Arroz con frijoles negros (rice with black beans) is one of the many rice and bean dishes that are extremely popular throughout Latin America, especially in the Caribbean. Most people serve meat or fish with rice and beans.
Arroz con Leche III
Arroz con Leche III from the Recidemia collection
Babi Panggang Sauce
Babi Panggang Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Bahamian Coconut Candy
This is a coconut candy. Maanasa Rocks!!!! Everyone knows that too. 0)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baked Creme Caramel
Baked Creme Caramel from the Recidemia collection
Banana Cake Papuan-style
Banana Cake Papuan-style from the Recidemia collection
BBQ sam-chang-bak
BBQ sam-chang-bak is a very simple barbecue seasoning recipe for pork meat.
Bbrown49's French Toast
Cook Time: 5 Minutes Serves: One
Bienmesabe
This popular and tasty dessert makes 10 portions.
BillK's Banana Bread
by user -- BillK (talk) Cook Time: 40 minutes
Bliny
(singular blin; in Russian, блин[ы]) are small Russian pancakes, typically topped with sour cream, jam or caviar. The following recipe makes 20-25 blini.
Cajeta Flan
Cajeta Flan from the Recidemia collection
Canjica
Canjica from the Recidemia collection
Caraway Sauerkraut
Caraway Sauerkraut from the Recidemia collection
Carquinyoli
Carquinyoli from the Recidemia collection
Cheesecake by Alita
So you want to make a tasty cheesecake? by Alita So we've seen quite a few tasty dinners being prepared around this here forum the past few weeks, but nary a cake has been made!
Cherry Chutney
Cherry Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Flavored Eggs
This is a delicious recipe for sunny-side up eggs that well... taste surprisingly like chicken! If you like Rotisserie Chicken, you will love this simple but yummy breakfast recipe!
Chin Chin I
Nigerian cookies
Chocolate Peanut Brittle
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Christmas Sauce
Original recipe site
Coconut Rice with Red Beans
Coconut Rice with Red Beans from the Recidemia collection
Coffee Cake Recipe
This cake with coffee is refreshing for all coffee lovers. This simple preparation takes only about an hour to complete. The crispy and crunchy walnuts, the sweet vanilla flavor and the coffee mix provides a treat to all those who loves coffee cakes.
Columbian Pancakes
Columbian Pancakes
Creole Beignets
Creole Beignets A beignet is a deep-fried pastry that has been rolled in sugar. The name "beignet" comes from the French word for "fritter". Beignets are popular in New Orleans, where they are also referred to as donuts.
Creole Bread Pudding
Creole Bread Pudding from the Recidemia collection
Cyprus Coffee
Date-Nut Cookies
Date-Nut Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Doce de Leite
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Drop Cookies with Sour Cream
Drop Cookies with Sour Cream from the Recidemia collection
Dulce de Leche Cortada
Dulce de Leche Cortada from the Recidemia collection
Dumplings
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Easy Turrón
A Turrón is explained here: but it's basically a sweet bar-like finger candy.
Eis
Eis from the Recidemia collection
Ensaladang Talong
Eggplant Salad. This salad is good with grilled, broiled or fried meat, chicken or fish.
Fancy Vanilla Fudge
If you think vanilla fudge is good, wait until you try the fancy vanilla fudge.
Fekkas
Fekkas from Morocco.
Fillozes
Portuguese Donuts This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Flan de Queso
By Brenda Ortiz
Frejon
Frejon from the Recidemia collection
Freshest Strawberry Jam
= Description = Makes 2½ cups.
Gamatte Nido
Gamatte Nido from the Recidemia collection
Grannie Gilbert's Sugar Cookies
are a recipe of sugar cookies running with the Gilbert women of Ontario, Canada for more than 100 years. No one knows where the recipe started, but it's been that way as long as any can recall with no real change.
Gravlax
is salmon that is cured in salt and sugar. It is a common dish throughout Scandinavia. Gravlax is easy to make and makes a festive dish that is an excellent to serve at parties with many people.