
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)
Veal Scallopini
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake
Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Vegan Corn Dogs
Vegan Corn Dogs Vegan corn dogs is a vegetarian food that can be served with mustard.
Vege Chili
I served over brown rice and provided bowls of hot sauce, fat-free sour cream, chopped jalapeno peppers, and chopped onions. I also had a loaf of wheat bread and several people ate their chili with that instead of the rice. Yum yum.
Vegetable Sauté Haitian-style
Vegetable Sauté Haitian-style from the Recidemia collection
Vegetarian Cake
Vegetarian Cake from the Recidemia collection
Veggie Cincinnati Chili with Beans, Spaghetti and Cheese
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servin
Veggie Salad
Contributed by Indiancuisineandculture Y-Gro
Veggie Sloppy Joes
Veggie Sloppy Joes from the Recidemia collection
Velvet Rice Pudding with Strawberry Sauce
Makes 8 servings.
Venom
Venom from the Recidemia collection
Vera's Buttermilk Cookies
Vera's Buttermilk Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Verwurrelt Gedanken
Verwurrelt Gedanken from the Recidemia collection
Very Simple Cookies
Here are very simple and very delicious cookies!
Victory Rice Salad
Makes 8 servings
Vidalia Onion Dip
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Vietnamese Beef Balls
Thit Bo Vien are Vietnamese Beef balls. They can be added to any noodle soup.
Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac Salad
Bo Luc Lac Salad is a Vietnamese salad, which can be served cool.
Vietnamese Meatballs
The egg rolls are tasty and also healthy and served with a good sauce, they are just great.
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Vietnamese Noodle Salad can be served as a main meal, hot, or as a salad.
Vinaigrette Recipe
Vinaigrette Recipe from the Recidemia collection
Vinarterta
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Wacky Buttermilk Cake
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Wacky cake
Wacky cake from the Recidemia collection
Wacky Cupcakes
Wacky Cupcakes from the Recidemia collection
Wagner Estate Grand Margarita
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wagner Estate in Greenville, Texas in 1984.
Waldorf Astoria Stew in the Crock Pot
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cunningham Estate in Seven Points, Texas in 1999.
Waldorf Salad
created by Oscar Tschirky in 1890 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, New York, in the United States of America.
Walnut Cranberry Relish
Makes 2¼ cups.
Walnut Orange Passover Sponge Cake
Walnut Orange Passover Sponge Cake from the Recidemia collection
Warm Beer Soup
A nourishing soup!
Warm Chicken Salad with Red Onions and Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Warm Double Strawberry Sauce
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Watermelon Berry Sparkler Drink (Non-Alcoholic or Alcoholic)
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 16 glasses o
Watermelon Citrus Cooler
Watermelon Citrus Cooler from the Recidemia collection
Watermelon Lime Freeze
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings
Watermelon Rind Pickles
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon Salsa a summer special with lots of colour and flavour.
Watermelon Sherbet
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Weathers Family Vanilla Custard Peach Ice Cream
Weathers Family Vanilla Custard Peach Ice Cream from the Recidemia collection
Weeping Salad
Great addition to your family gathering.
Weight Watchers Apple Cider Crisp
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * WW points: 4 * Ser

Welsh Cakes
"Pice ar y maen" are slightly different from all other girdle (or griddle) cakes and scones because they are a little firmer, these are always known as 'Welsh cakes' whether they are served in Wales or anywhere else.
Wheat-free Rice Flour and Yogurt Pancakes
Recipe makes seven to eight pancakes, four to five inches in diameter.
Wheat Germ Cornmeal Muffins
Wheat Germ Cornmeal Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Whipped Cream with Crumbed Toasts
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Whiskey Rum Eggnog
Be sure to do things gently and slowly to preserve the eggnog's fluffiness.
White Bread
White bread is a staple in North American homes.
White Cake
White Cake from the Recidemia collection
White Chocolate Rapberry Swirl Cheesecake
White Chocolate Rapberry Swirl Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection