
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)
Bolivian Potato Salad
Bolivian Potato Salad from the Recidemia collection
Bolo Polana
Cashew and potato cake
Bo Luc Lac
Bo Luc Lac is also known as Vietnamese Shaking Beef.
Bonelos Manglo
36 donuts. 25 minutes cooking time.
Boniatillo
Sweet potato paste.
Boozey Rich Eggnog
Boozey Rich Eggnog from the Recidemia collection
Borsch
Beet soup Can be prepared in 40 minutes serves 4
Boston Cookies
Boston Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Boterkoek
Butter cake. A rich full cake with a strong butter taste.
Boughasha I
"Cigar" pastries with walnut filling
Bouillie
Bouillie from the Recidemia collection
Bourbon Sauce for Desserts
A yummy sauce that is great over desserts, ice cream or cake. The recipe comes from a garden club and was published in the paper.
Bouza bi Haleeb (Milk Ice Cream)
Bouza bi Haleeb (milk ice cream)
Boysenberry Curd
Makes about 1 pint boysenberry curd will keep up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
Brandied Chicken Breasts
Makes 2 servings.
Brandied Fruit Cakes
I take the whole amount of fruit (10 cups) and make a nice looking mixture. I don't necessarily use the amounts shown. If the candied fruit is on sale, i just use more of it than the raisins.
Brandy Flip
Brandy Flip from How to Mix Drinks by Jerry Thomas—original source of recipe, out of copyright Serves: 1
Brandy Tart
Brandy Tart from the Recidemia collection
Brazilian Bolo Bedbado Drunken Cake
Brazilian Bolo Bedbado Drunken Cake from the Recidemia collection
Bread and Butter Pickles
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Marlboro C
Bread Machine English Muffins
Write a description of your recipe here. If you don't have one, you can delete this section. These freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave or toasted.
Bread Pudding
Source: The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic, revised edition by Mary Abbott Hess, R. D., M.S., and K
Bread Pudding and Custard
Bread Pudding and Custard from the Recidemia collection
Breakfast Bread Pudding
Breakfast Bread Pudding from the Recidemia collection
Breakfast Porridge
Breakfast Porridge from the Recidemia collection
Breakfast Puffs
Breakfast Puffs
Breakfast Tea
Breakfast Tea from the Recidemia collection
Breezy Fruit Cobbler
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Bremer County Rhubarb Pizza
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Brick Layers with Almonds and Honey
brick layers with almonds and honey ( baklawa )
Brinjal Moju
Sri Lankan eggplant moju
Brioche Braid
Brioche braid Makes 1 loaf.
Brioches or Madeleines
In Romanian: Briosi sau madlene
Broa Doce
This Portuguese sweet bread Codfish cakes is a nuts recipe is totally different because contrary to the usual style of using canned chickpeas this starts off with dried chickpeas. They can be spiced with any combination of spices you enjoy.
Broccoli and Bacon Salad
Broccoli and Bacon Salad from the Recidemia collection
Broccoli Chicken over Rice
Makes 4 servings.
Broccoli Cole Slaw
BROCCOLI COLE SLAW
Broccoli-Raisin Salad
Raisins, Seedless by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Broccoli Salad II
Broccoli Salad II from the Recidemia collection
Broiled Plums with Mango Sorbet
Broiled Plums with Mango Sorbet from the Recidemia collection
Bronx Brownies
Bronx Brownies from the Recidemia collection
Brötchen
Makes 12 rolls Brötchen
Brown Bread
Brown Bread from the Recidemia collection
Brownie Bites with Magic Frosting
Brownie Bites with Magic Frosting from the Recidemia collection
Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars
Makes about 16 bars.
Brownie Pie à la Mode
Makes 8 to 10 servings and about 1½ cups sauce
Brownies (Gluten-Free)
Makes 16 Servings
Brownies I
Makes 16 brownies.
Brúnaðar Kartöflur - Caramelised Potatoes
Brúnaðar kartöflur - Caramelised potatoes Brúnaðar kartöflur
Bruneian Rendang
Bruneian Rendang from the Recidemia collection