
sugar
Sugar is primarily composed of carbohydrates providing approximately 4 calories per gram, with negligible protein, fat, or micronutrients in refined white sugar. Specialty sugars such as muscovado and coconut sugar contain trace minerals including potassium and iron, though in nutritionally insignificant quantities.
About
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate (monosaccharide or disaccharide) that serves as a fundamental sweetening agent in culinary applications worldwide. The most common culinary sugar is sucrose, a disaccharide derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris), which is extracted, refined, and crystallized into granulated form. Sucrose comprises glucose and fructose units bonded together and represents approximately 99.9% purity in refined white sugar.\n\nSugar exists in multiple forms beyond granulated white sugar, including brown sugar (sucrose with molasses), muscovado (moist, mineral-rich), demerara, and turbinado (large-crystal varieties), as well as other sweetening sources such as honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Each variety possesses distinct moisture content, crystal size, and residual mineral profiles that influence flavor and culinary properties. Chemically, sugar is highly soluble in water and undergoes transformation when heated—caramelizing at elevated temperatures and undergoing the Maillard reaction when combined with proteins.
Culinary Uses
Sugar functions as a fundamental ingredient across all culinary traditions, serving roles that extend far beyond simple sweetening. In baking, it modifies texture (providing moisture and tenderness), promotes browning through caramelization and the Maillard reaction, and contributes to structure through its hygroscopic properties. In confectionery, precise heating and crystallization techniques transform sugar into syrups, caramels, fondant, and pulled sugar sculptures. Sugar also functions as a preservative in jams and pickles, balances acidity in sauces, and enhances the perception of other flavors. It appears in savory applications including barbecue rubs, glazes, and Asian cooking, where balance between sweet and savory is essential.
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Recipes Using sugar (2,800)
Kothimbir Vadi
Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Kourabiethes
Kourabiethes Small almond cakes
Kovoqli Varaki Somsa
Pumpkin samsa
Kringel
Kringel from the Recidemia collection
Krustini Rusks or Country Biscuits
* Serves 4
Kuay Namuan
* Serves. 6
Kuddi
Kuddi from the Recidemia collection
Kue Mangkok
Cup cakes
Kyaukchaw
Kyaukchaw (Seaweed Jelly) is a refreshing and sweet Burmese dessert.
Kyrgyz Gingerbread
Kyrgyz Gingerbread from the Recidemia collection
Kyujachae
Mustard salad. "Kyujachae" is cold vegetable salad and the hot mustard imparts its main flavour.

Laura Bush's Hot Chocolate
Regardless of political orientation, everyone likes hot chocolate, right?
Lavang Lata
Ethnicity - Central India Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Lavender Cheesecake
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Lavender Cookie Bars
Lavender Cookie Bars from the Recidemia collection
Lavender Ice Cream
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Lavender Jelly
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Lavender Shortbread
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Lavender Walnut Scones
Lavender Walnut Scones from the Recidemia collection

Layered cake with rye bread
(Danish for "rye bread layered cake") is a cake with whipped cream and layers having grated rye bread. Layered cakes of this type are eaten at birthday parties in Denmark, but this recipe with rye bread is quite rare though.
Layered Mochiko Manju
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Layered Strawberry Dessert
Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating.
Layered Tofu Salad
Layered Tofu Salad from the Recidemia collection
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Bread
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is a custard-like dessert sauce made with eggs, lemon juice and zest, sugar, and butter.
Lemongrass Beef Soup
Lemongrass Beef Soup from the Recidemia collection
Lemongrass Chicken Satay
Nice unique tasting satay thai style. Simple to prepare but good enough for either a party or a simple family meal.
Lemon Impossible Pie
This pie has a unique taste that is very nice. The only thing impossible about it is to know why it is called a pie, as there is no pastry.

Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is a sweet dessert treat.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Bread
Lemon Sharbat
Lemon Sharbat from the Recidemia collection
Lemon Sponge
American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Cake
Lemon Teriyaki-glazed Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Lemon Vinaigrette
Lemon Vinaigrette from the Recidemia collection
Lemony Italian Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
LEMONY THAI SAUCE
LEMONY THAI SAUCE from the Recidemia collection
Lenten Bread
Lenten Bread from the Recidemia collection
Lenten Chocolate Cake
Lenten Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Lenten Honey Cookies
Lenten Honey Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Lentil Cookies
Contributed by Gloria at
Lettuce Salad
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: my old rec
Liberian Cassava Cake
Liberian Cassava Cake from the Recidemia collection
Lica Layered Cake
In Romanian: Tort Lica
Light and Easy Chocolate Cheese-filled Angel Cake
Light and Easy Chocolate Cheese-filled Angel Cake from the Recidemia collection
Light and Elegant Berries
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4
Light Fluffy Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine
Limburgse Bienenstich
The bienenstich is originally a German cake. The people from Limburg (which borders on Germany) have made their own version of this cake, with slightly different ingredients.
Lime Dill Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Lísu Brúnterta
Lisa's spiced chocolate cake Lísu Brúnterta
Lithuanian Rhubarb Cake
Lithuanian Rhubarb Cake from the Recidemia collection