Calories: 400kcal
Voedingswaarden
Serving: 100g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Sugar: 100g
We use sugar almost daily, often without realizing how versatile it actually is. From the fine granulated sugar in pancakes to the cane sugar in cookies — each type has its own character.
Types of Sugar
In the kitchen, we use different types of sugar, each with its own application:- Granulated sugar (see photo): the standard white sugar for pastries, cookies, cakes, and drinks.
- Caster sugar / pastry sugar: dissolves faster, ideal for airy preparations like meringue.
- Icing sugar (powdered sugar): finely ground sugar with some starch, used for finishing or in glazes.
- Cane sugar: light brown sugar with a slightly caramel-like flavor, often used in cookies and marinades.
- Candy sugar: coarse sugar with a rich flavor, used in pancake batter, stews, and beer.
- Vanilla sugar: sugar with a hint of vanilla, ideal for pastries and desserts.
Role in Cooking
Sugar does much more than just sweeten:- Flavor: enhances aromas and masks bitterness or acidity.
- Texture: helps with browning baked goods and forming crispy crusts.
- Preservation: in jams and syrups, sugar slows down spoilage.
- Volume: in whipped preparations (like egg white foam), sugar provides stability.
Tip
- Store sugar in a dry, airtight container, as moisture will cause it to clump.
