sugar to taste
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate providing rapid energy (4 calories per gram) but contains no significant vitamins, minerals, or fiber. It is entirely composed of glucose and fructose units with minimal nutritional density beyond caloric content.
About
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate composed primarily of sucrose, a disaccharide molecule derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris). In its refined form, sugar appears as white or brown crystalline granules with a sweet taste and neutral flavor profile. The refining process removes molasses and impurities, resulting in the granulated white sugar most common in culinary applications, while brown sugar retains molasses for a deeper, caramel-like complexity.
Sugar exists in multiple commercial forms depending on crystal size, moisture content, and processing level. Granulated white sugar serves as the standard sweetener, while muscovado, demerara, and turbinado sugars retain varying amounts of molasses for color and flavor distinction. Sucrose is readily soluble in water and exhibits hygroscopic properties, absorbing moisture from the environment.
Culinary Uses
Sugar functions as a fundamental ingredient across virtually all culinary traditions, serving both as a sweetener and a functional component in cooking. It balances acidity in sauces and dressings, caramelizes during cooking to create complex flavors and browning reactions, and provides structure in baked goods through hygroscopic properties that retain moisture. Sugar is essential in pastry work, confectionery, and beverage formulation, while also appearing in savory applications such as glazes, cured meats, and certain ethnic cuisines where sweet-savory combinations predominate. The phrase "to taste" indicates adjustment according to individual preference and specific dish requirements.
Recipes Using sugar to taste (25)
Apricot and Pineapple Kolacky
Apricot and Pineapple Kolacky from the Recidemia collection
Arroz con Pina
Arroz con Pina from the Recidemia collection
Ash and Sarah's Chai Tea
Created by singer Sarah McLachlan and her husband, Ash,
Assam Laksa Stock
Ethnicity - Assamee, North East Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Biersuppe
Biersuppe
Cake with Raspberries
In Romanian: Prajitura cu zmeura
Carambola and Ginger Drink
Chhanar Dalna
Ethnicity - Bengali, East Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemum tea is served in every Chinese restaurant and it's also a cooling tea.
Coffee Charlotte
In Romanian: Sarlota de cafea
French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group] This Y-group is
Herbal Ice Tea
Herbal Ice Tea from the Recidemia collection
Kulfi Ice Cream
Kulfi is a type of ice cream from India. It is usually made with condensed milk, flavored with cardamom and topped with chopped almonds and pistachios.
Maharagwe I
Red beans
Nervosis Hazelnut Mochas
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Pancakes Fijian-style
Pancakes Fijian-style from the Recidemia collection
Papaya Juice
Papaya Juice from the Recidemia collection
Sagu de Vinho
right|fresh tapioca
Simpler Mango Chutney
It's delicious served with vegetable fritters (pakora), chips or crudités
Singaporean Tender Pork Spare Ribs
This is one of my mother's excellent Asian recipes. These spare ribs are marinated in light and dark soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, and peppercorn, then fried briefly.
Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Sauce
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Tomato Salad with Peanut and Coconut
right|Name of the Recipe
Virginia Brunswick Stew
Contributed Catsrecipes Y-Group
Watermelon Frozen Slushy
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
Zhuta
Zhuta from the Recidemia collection