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The most obvious answer, tasting it, is unfortunately off the table. There are many substances that look similar to sugar that would be very harmful if ingested.
So how else can you identify a substance? Finding its density would be a good start. Measure a certain amount in a measuring cup, then find the mass of the mystery substance (Be sure to subtract out the mass of the measuring cup!).
Divide the mass by the volume to get the density. For sugar, the density should be about 1.29 g/cm3
Another way is to find the melting point of the mystery substance and compare it to the melting point of sugar. Slowly heat the substance until it begins to melt. (Putting it in a plastic bag and submerging it in hot water is probably the best way to do this.) Once it starts melting, use a thermometer to find it's temperature. If it is sugar, it should be around 170oC.
What else can I help you with?
Can you substitute white sugar for sugar?
white sugar is sugar.
Is white sugar healthier than brown?
brown sugar is healthier than white sugar because brown sugar isn't as sweet as the white sugar
Which is purer white or brown sugar?
White sugar.
Is white sugar made from cows bones?
No, white sugar is not made from cow bones. White sugar is typically made from sugar cane or sugar beets, which are plants. The process of making sugar involves extracting the natural sugars from these plants and refining them into the white sugar crystals that we commonly use.
Is brown sugar sweeter than white sugar?
Brown sugar is sweeter than white sugar because brown sugar contains molasses. White sugar is made from pure sucrose, it can sometimes be taken from pure sugar cane or sugar beets. Therefore, brown sugar is slightly sweeter and contain a few more calories than white sugar..
Which burns faster brown sugar or white sugar?
white sugar burn faster than brown sugar
Is white satin sugar cane or beet sugar?
White satin sugar is made from beets.
Is white sugar a element?
No, white sugar is not an element. White sugar is a compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
How does sugar get white colour?
As weird as it sounds, white sugar is the product of bleached raw sugar (granulated brown sugar).
What is the difference between maple sugar and white sugar?
Maple sugar is made from the sap of sugar maple trees, while white sugar is made from sugarcane or sugar beets. Maple sugar has a distinct flavor with a hint of caramel, while white sugar is more neutral in taste. In terms of nutrition, maple sugar contains some minerals and antioxidants that white sugar lacks.
What sugar for fairyfloss?
White sugar.
Do you use the same amount of raw sugar as you do white sugar?
Yes, you use the same amount of raw sugar as white sugar.
