
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.
Used In
Recipes Using sugar (2,800)
Rice Florentine
Makes 10 servings
Rice Flour Pudding
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Rice Juice
Yield: 6 servings
Rice Krispies Balls
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
Rice 'n' Strawberry Pudding
Makes 8 servings
Rice Pudding II
Commonly known as Bengali kheer in India this recipe is a great dessert or snack for all dosha types.
Rice-studded Meatballs
Description cooking and prep time. 45 minutes.
Rice Tarts
Makes 12 tarts.
Rice with Milk I
In Romanian: Orez cu lapte I
Rice with Milk II
In Romanian: Orez cu lapte II
Rich and Easy Egg Free Chocolate Cake
My parents own a traditionally-run sheep farm in the Falkland Islands. Cruise ship tourists come to visit and enjoy the experience. I cook this chocolate cake for my mum to serve to her visitors.
Rich Banana Cake
Rich Banana Cake from the Recidemia collection
Rich Chocolate Cake
Rich Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Ricotta Blueberry Cake
BY Toplitzin Now it is time for my tasty Ricotta Blueberry Cake. it would please me to have you follow along. ready? good.
Ricotta Cheese Cookies
Ricotta Cheese Cookies Simply the best!
Ricotta Filling
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Ricotta Lasagne
Ricotta Lasagne is a baked pasta dish.
Risdessertrand
This is a traditional Christmas dessert that is used in the days after Christmas. You can also fill small dessert bowls to give to the kids as a little extra.
Riso Latte Dulce
Makes 6 servings.
Ritz Cracker "Apple" Pie
I learned about this recipe when my brother, still in middle school, came home saying that he could get extra credit by making it. It's an "apple" pie recipe that uses no apples; which of course means that it's even worse for you than the real McCoy.
Rizogalo I
right|Rice milk sweet (Rizogalo) Greek rice milk sweet dessert From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Roasted Almonds with Rosemary Fleur de Sel
If whole blanched almonds aren't available, substitute whole raw almonds with skin on.
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4
Roasted Kangaroo Leg
This is roasted kangaroo meat, from Australia. In Australia it is not uncommon to eat the marsupial kangaroo. Most good restaurants and hotels will often have this meat on their menu. It can be served in many ways.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Red Pepper Dip from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle and King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, government resource in the public domain : 30 minutes : 12
Roast Leg of Lamb with Small Onions
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
Rock Buns
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Rocky road ice cream
Rocky road ice cream is an ice cream flavor, second only to vanilla in popularity in the United States. Though there are variations on the flavor, it is traditionally composed of chocolate ice cream, nuts and marshmallows.
Rødbedsuppe
Beet Soup - Serves 6 Beet Soup - Rødbedsuppe

Rogaliki
Rogaliki
Roggenbrot
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Rolled Cake with Marmalade or Preserves
In Romanian: Rulada cu marmelada sau dulceata
Rolled Oats, Fruit and Nut Cookies
Rolled Oats, Fruit and Nut Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Rolled Wafers
Rolled Wafers from the Recidemia collection
Rolls from Guam
Rolls from Guam from the Recidemia collection
Root Beer Fizz
Root Beer Fizz from the Recidemia collection
Rose Geranium Biscuits
A recipe using Scented Rose Geranium leaves and flowers (Pelargonium Graveolens).
Rose Lassi
Rose Lassi from the Recidemia collection
Rosemary Bread
Rosemary Bread from the Recidemia collection
Rose Petals Rosé Wine
Rose Water Madeleines
Makes about 2 dozen.
Rosy Rhubarb Sherbet
Rosy Rhubarb Sherbet from the Recidemia collection

Roti Prata
A mamak(Indian Muslim) specialty, this delicious bread is a popular round the clock snack served in many 24hr coffeeshops. There are several variations, either served plain or with eggs/minced mutton and Onion(called murtabak) wrapped in.
Rotkrautsalat
Great, Grandma's recipe!
Rrženi Kruh
Rye bread
Rum and Peach Mint Julep
Contributed by Lil at Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: old
Rum Cake
This recipe is from Trinidad in the Caribbean. The islands are famous for their rums and many of the recipes include it. If you like rum, you'll love this recipe.
Rumkage
Danish rum cake - Makes 1 cake Rum Cake - Rumkage
Rupsades or Portuguese Candy
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Rusks
A rusk is a slice of yeast bread (thick or thin) that is baked until dry, crisp and golden brown. Some breads used for this purpose are slightly sweetened. Rusks, plain or flavored, are available in most supermarkets.