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Finely ground sugar is Castor sugar also called superfine sugar. Icing sugar is also a very finely ground sugar
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Custer sugar is?
Castor (or caster) sugar is a type of British fine sugar. It is called castor because its grains are small enough to pass through a sugar caster (sprinkler).
What does graulated sugar mean?
granulated sugar means less fine sugar. fine sugar is the same as castor sugar!
Is C astor sugar the same as raw sugar?
castor sugar is white sugar that has been ground fine, but not as fine as confectioners sugar. It can be made by putting white sugar in a food processor for a few pulses
Is caster sugar the same as powdered sugar?
No, caster sugar is fine-ground granulated sugar. Confectioner's sugar is a mix of ultra-fine sugar and a starch; it is sometimes called icing sugar.
What type of sugar is castor sugar?
Castor sugar is simply white sugar (sucrose) that has been ground so that the granules are smaller and finer. This makes it dissolve or blend more readily because there is more total surface area for the same weight of sugar that can be exposed to the medium (liquid, butter, egg whites) to which it is added.
What sugar is commonly used in baking cupcakes?
Regular granulated sugar is used most often but some recipes also call for brown sugar.
Is there any difference between granulated and extra fine granular sugar?
Superfine sugar- or Bartender's sugar, is more course than powdered sugar. Superfine sugar is similar to castor sugar (and can substitute each other), but if I were to put it in order, Superfine would have the largest granules, and powdered sugar would have the smallest. Powdered sugar cannot be substituted with superfine sugar, or castor sugar, since it's too fine :3.
Where does caster sugar come?
Like granulated/table sugar, caster/or sugar comes from sugar cane or sugar beet Castor, or caster, sugar is exactly the same as regular granulated sugar, simply ground to a very fine flour-like consistency Please do not confuse castor/er sugar with confectioners, or icing or fondant sugar which contains 3% starch to prevent clumping You can make castor/er sugar yourself by blending or processing regular granulated table sugar for a few minutes Use it promptly to avoid clumping
Where does caster sugar come from?
Like granulated/table sugar, caster/or sugar comes from sugar cane or sugar beet Castor, or caster, sugar is exactly the same as regular granulated sugar, simply ground to a very fine flour-like consistency Please do not confuse castor/er sugar with confectioners, or icing or fondant sugar which contains 3% starch to prevent clumping You can make castor/er sugar yourself by blending or processing regular granulated table sugar for a few minutes Use it promptly to avoid clumping
What is casting sugar?
Chemically casting sugar or castor sugar is just another name for regular sugar (sucrose). It gets its name (in Britain) as it is fine enough to be sprinkled from a sugar "caster" or sprinkler. Like all specialized ingredients in cooking it has a purpose:because of its fineness, it dissolves more quickly than regular white sugarit is especially useful in making meringues and sweetening cold liquids.
What is caster sugar?
it is white
What is appearance of sugar?
The answer to this question would depend on the type of sugar you are referring to. I'll assume you are speaking of white granulated sugar. This sugar resembles salt in that it is fine yet grainy in texture and is white in color.
