Sugar

Description:
Sugar is a sweet, crystalline substance most commonly derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It is used in cooking and baking to sweeten, preserve, and add texture. The most common types are white sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar, each with distinct flavors and textures.

Uses:

• Sweetening: Added to beverages like tea, coffee, and smoothies to enhance sweetness.
• Baking: Essential in cakes, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods for sweetness, texture, and browning.
• Preservation: Used in jams, jellies, and other preserves to help extend shelf life.
• Cooking: Often used in sauces, dressings, and marinades to balance flavors.
• Confectionery: Key ingredient in candies, chocolate, and other sweets.
• Caramelizing: Sugar can be melted and caramelized to add a rich flavor and texture to desserts and dishes.