
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)
Batidos
Batidos from the Recidemia collection
Batter-fried Shrimp
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Fannie
Bavarian Rice Cloud with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Makes 10 servings.
BBQ Chicken with Cabbage and Pear Slaw
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.
BBQ Pork fried rice
Cuisine of China
BBQ sam-chang-bak
BBQ sam-chang-bak is a very simple barbecue seasoning recipe for pork meat.
Bbrown49's French Toast
Cook Time: 5 Minutes Serves: One
Bean and Chile Sauce
Bean and Chile Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Bean Salad
Bean Salad
Bean Thread Noodles with Asian Eggplant
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Bebinca de Leite
Coconut pudding
Becky's Never Fail Biscuits
Becky's Never Fail Biscuits from the Recidemia collection
Be Creative Hot Dog Relish
Be Creative Hot Dog Relish from the Recidemia collection
Beef and Chiken Satay
South Eastern recipe using a flavorful seasoning and is usually served with a side of peanut sauce. Cucumber is usually served with this dish and can be dipped in the peanut sauce.
Beef Asian-style
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Beer Soup
Beer Soup from the Recidemia collection
Beet Relish
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Beetroot Cake
Beetroot Cake from the Recidemia collection
Beets à l'Orange
Beets à l'Orange from the Recidemia collection
Belarusian Milk Soup
Belarusian Milk Soup from the Recidemia collection
Belgian Loaf
A pleasure to eat and make type of small bread. It has a sweet long lasting taste and you might want to add a small layer of Honey on top. Try it with tea or milk !
Belgian Pretzels
Enjoy this Belgian Pretzels recipe, easy to make and fast to bake!
Belizean Carrot Cake
Belizean Carrot Cake from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Chocolate Cake
Belizean Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Meringue
Belizean Meringue from the Recidemia collection
Bell Pepper Corn Relish
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pryor estate in Grapevine, Texas in 1996.
Bellyful
Bellyful from the Recidemia collection
Ben & Jerry's Dastardly Mash Ice Cream
Contributed by Lilly at Catsrecipes Y-Group * 1 Quart
Benne Brittle
Benne seeds (sesame seeds) cannot be procured in many places, but the candy made with it is delicious and very characteristic of Charleston.
Berry Chocolate Shortcake
Berry Chocolate Shortcake from the Recidemia collection
Berry Dessert Nachos
Berry Dessert Nachos from the Recidemia collection
Berry Dessert Nachos I
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 23 minut
Berry Lemon Scones
These scones are really good, they are like biscuits, and they go great with butter on them. They are a cinch to bake and make.
Berry Shortbread Dreams
These cookies look so pretty on a tray either all made with the same flavor of jam or with an assortment of jams.
Besan kay Ladoo
Besan kay Ladoo from the Recidemia collection
Best Banana Bread
A standard recipe requiring leavening can be made egg-free by increasing the required amount of baking powder by 1 tsp for each egg omitted. Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group Yield 1 loaf.
Best Cherry Pie
Canned Cherries by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8
Best-ever Pecan Brownies
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Best-ever Skippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich, chunky, nutty, chocolaty. Need I say more?
Best Flan Ever
This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that the custard does not burn and that the carmel turns into a wonderful sauce. I LOVE FLAN! FLANY FLANY FLAN!!!!
Best Nut Cookies
Best Nut Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Best of the West Cookies
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 4 dozen
Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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Bethlehem Mud
Bethlehem Mud from the Recidemia collection
Bhuna Niramish
Bhuna Niramish from the Recidemia collection

Bicol Express
Bicol Express Bicol is always associated with spicy food. The thought of Bicol would send a person's imagination of images and scents of sili (chili pepper) and coconut milk. It holds a special place in the hearts of food-loving Filipinos.
Bienmesabe
This popular and tasty dessert makes 10 portions.
BillK's Banana Bread
by user -- BillK (talk) Cook Time: 40 minutes
BillK's Beer Pancakes
Contributed by user -- <font color="Blue">BillK</font> (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk</font>) * C
Billy Goat Whiskers
Billy Goat Whiskers from the Recidemia collection