
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)
Sweet Soybean Milk
Soy beans play an important role in Asian cooking. The beans themselves are used, as well as flour made from dried beans, tofu made from soybean curd and soy sauce made from fermented beans.
Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Wine and Vanilla Peach Melba with Raspberry Sorbet
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings o
Swiss pudding
Swiss pudding from the Recidemia collection
Syllabub
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Szechuan-style Steamed Beef
The secret to this popular restaurant dish is to marinate the beef in a bit of oil. Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world.
Szilvas Gomboc
Plum dumplings
Taco Bell-style Taco Sauce
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Tahitian Coffee
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, good!!! Warms the heart!!
Tahu Taugé
A crispy Indonesian salad with tofu, cucumber and beansprouts. This is my favourite salad!
Tailgate Chicken Teriyaki
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * This Recipe Se
Taiwan Chao Main
Taiwanese Special Fried Noodles
Taiwanese-style Meatballs with Iceberg Lettuce and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Taiwanese-style Meatballs with Iceberg Lettuce and Sweet Chilli Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Taka Challah
Taka Challah from the Recidemia collection
Tame Kimchi
It's very garlicky!! This recipe is for 6 servings.
Tameta Kothmir nu Shorbo
Recipe courtesy of Bal Bhadra Singh, Corporate Master Chef at Bandhani Restaurant at The Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad. Contributed by Indiancuisineandculture Y-Group ...
Tangerine Sorbet
Tangerine Sorbet from the Recidemia collection
Tangy Beer Mustard
This mustard is good with corned beef, ham, and sausages, it also makes a great gift!
Tangy Boiled Dressing
Tangy Boiled Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Tangy Cabbage Salad
The cabbage salad recipe is a work in progress, and I always do it to taste, and by memory, so here goes:
Tangy Lemon Mousse
Tangy Lemon Mousse from the Recidemia collection
Tangy Lemon Mousse
Tangy Lemon Mousse from the Recidemia collection
Tangy Mango Marmalade
Tangy Mango Marmalade from the Recidemia collection
Tangy Pecans
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Love Estate in Sachse, Texas in 1984.
Tangy Pepper Relish
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.
Tangy Strawberry Soup
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6
Tan-mosho
Tan-mosho is a Kyrgyz national dish. Tan- mosho looks like small plaits, sprinkled with powdered sugar and are served hot with tea.
Tantalizing Bacon Peanut Butter Corn Bread
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Steep Estate in Elmo, Texas in 1989.
Tanzanian Pie
Tanzanian Pie from the Recidemia collection
Tao Suan
One of the many Hokkien snacks that uses green beans.
Tapioca Pudding
Tapioca Pudding from the Recidemia collection
Tarantela
you can put bananas, pineaple or other fruit in stead of apples.
Tarragon Sauce
In Romanian: Sos de tarhon
Tasty leaf soup
Tasty leaf soup from the Recidemia collection
Tea Cookies
Tea Cookies
Tea Pretzels
Tea Pretzels from the Recidemia collection
Tea Scented Melon and Pineapple Salad
Tea Scented Melon and Pineapple Salad from the Recidemia collection
Teisen Mel
Traditional Welsh Honeycake
Tembleque
Tembleque from the Recidemia collection
Tembleque II
Puerto Rican-style coconut pudding. This is one of the recipes that remind me of my childhood. This pudding is a very common Puerto Rican dessert. To describe it I would say that is a creamy coconut pudding, topped with cinnamon and delicious.
Teriyaki Pork Roast
My Mom makes this and Mom's Rosemary Pork Roast and I have tried both of them and they are delicious.
Tex-Mex Pizza
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Thai Beef Salad
Here's a salad with substance. You could serve it as a main meal, or as a starter for a Thai meal.
Thai Cabbage
A great way to fix cabbage! I got this from a Weight Watcher's magazine. This makes 7 servings. For weight watchers this is 1 point.
Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter
Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter from the Recidemia collection
Thai Lemonade
This is the Thai version of lemonade. Serves four.
Thai Red Rubies
This is a famous Thai dessert made from water chestnuts. The preparation time includes refrigeration time.
Thai Shrimp and Pasta Salad
Purchase pre-cooked shrimp from the seafood department to save precious minutes!
Thai Soynut Butter Sauce
Thai Soynut Butter Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Thai-style Beef Curry
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is