Yes, icing sugar is sweeter than caster sugar. This is primarily because icing sugar is finely ground and has a higher surface area, which enhances its sweetness perception. Additionally, icing sugar often contains a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping, but this does not significantly affect its sweetness compared to caster sugar.
i think its because caster sugar has smaller particles!!:)
Yes. Caster suger is finer than ordinary sugar so there is less air space between the crystals and more sugar for the same volume. But on a weight-by-weight basis, it should not be any sweeter than regular 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.
i think its because caster sugar has smaller particles!!:)
It has more surface area.
Sugar cane is naturally sweeter than saccharin. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but may have a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Yes, you can. I use it instead of icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioners sugar) because I think it tastes MUCH more delicous and less sweet and rich. But if you are going to use for whatever reason instead of icing sugar, I would recommend beating for much longer than you would with powdered sugar. Though, please do not get confused with caster sugar and granulated. In America they use granulated sugar in baking, and I think (I may be wrong) they call caster sugar super fine sugar. Also, you will get a better result if your caster sugar is newish. If not it can get gritty and become more-a-less like granulated. If so, put it into a sieve (sifter) and rub your fingers or spoon against it, this will get rid of chunks. So, yes you can :D
Caster sugar is a type of sugar that has a fine texture, similar to granulated sugar but slightly finer. It is often used in baking and desserts because it dissolves more easily. The main difference between caster sugar and regular sugar is the texture - caster sugar is finer and dissolves more quickly than regular sugar.
Caster sugar has very fine crystals, without being so fine to the extent where it absorbs a lot of water (e.g like icing sugar; icing sugar absorbs a lot of liquid and tends to clump together, which would result in brick-like cakes if it were used for that purpose) . The fineness of crystal means that it does not result in a "granular" texture when eaten (unlike granulated sugar) and gives a "lightness" which helps baked goods to rise. The fineness also helps the sugar to not sink in runny batters; it will remain evenly distributed. Having said that, granulated sugar does still work in baking if you have run out of caster sugar. It's just that caster is really the better option if it is available. But granulated is good for jams, a) it's cheaper, which is useful when using it in quantity, and b) supposedly it gives a "clearer" result than caster sugar.
Powdered sugar, icing sugar and confectioners sugar are all the same thing. It is usually known as icing sugar in England and powdered sugar in the USA. Confectioners sugar is used as an international name.These are the same thing. Powdered sugar, icing sugar, and confectioners sugar are just different names for sugar than has been ground to a fine powder so that it dissolves very easily.
Caster sugar is finer and dissolves more easily than granulated sugar. Granulated sugar has larger crystals and is commonly used in baking and cooking, while caster sugar is often used in recipes where a smoother texture is desired, such as in meringues or custards.
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..