Brown sugar

Brown sugar is a common ingredient found in many sweet treats. It is a type of sugar that is often used in baking and cooking to add sweetness and colour to dishes. Unlike white sugar, which is highly processed, brown sugar retains some of the natural molasses from the sugar cane plant, giving it a slightly caramel-like flavour.

To make brown sugar, white sugar is combined with molasses, which is a by-product of the sugar refining process. The amount of molasses added determines whether the brown sugar is light or dark in colour and flavour. The mixture is then blended together until the molasses is evenly distributed, creating the characteristic soft texture of brown sugar.

Brown sugar is commonly used in baking to add moisture, flavour, and a slight hint of caramel. It is often found in recipes for cookies, cakes, and muffins. Brown sugar also plays a role in creating the chewy texture of foods like brownies and sauces like barbecue sauce. When you see brown sugar listed on a food label, you can expect a richer taste compared to white sugar and a slightly darker colour in the finished product.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Brown sugar

M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Sainsbury's British Classic Bangers & Mash
Plant Pioneers Caramelised Onion Shroomdogs
Sauce Shop Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Hungry Joe's Chicken & Bacon BBQ Melt with Wedges
Asda Chicken & Bacon Slices
Asda Chimichanga Bean Parcels
Sauce Shop Chipotle Mayo
Sainsbury's Chocolate & Caramel Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Pret Classic Granola

Sainsbury's Classic Liver & Bacon With Mash
Sainsbury's Cooked Chicken Slices Butter Roast, Taste the Difference
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Sainsbury's Crispy Half Peking Duck
M&S Dinky Cumberland Snack Eggs
Tesco Finest New York Deli Inspired Pastrami & Emmental Sandwich
Kirsty's Golden Billionaire Slice
Sainsbury's Greek Style Honey Yogurt
Sauce Shop Green Sriracha Sauce
Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream
M&S Hoisin Duck Wrap
M&S Honey Roast Ham & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
M&S Japanese Style BBQ Pork Wrap
Sainsbury's Just Cook Honey Gammon Joint
Kellogg's Just Right Cereal