Demerara sugar
Demerara sugar is a type of sugar that comes from sugar cane. It is a natural ingredient that undergoes minimal processing, giving it a light brown colour and a slightly caramel flavour. This type of sugar has larger grains compared to white sugar, making it popular for adding texture and a subtle molasses taste to various dishes.
To make demerara sugar, the sugar cane juice is extracted and boiled to form thick syrup. This syrup is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the sugar crystals from the liquid. The crystals are then dried and packaged, resulting in the distinctive golden-brown sugar known as demerara sugar. Its natural processing gives it a unique taste that stands out in baking and cooking.
You'll often find demerara sugar listed on food labels in products like cookies, cakes, and certain breads. It's used to add a touch of richness and depth to the flavour profile of these items. Because of its larger grains, it also provides a pleasant crunch in toppings, like crumbles and caramelised coatings on desserts. With its caramel notes, demerara sugar can enhance the taste of both sweet and savoury dishes.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Demerara sugar
Sainsbury's Air Dried Ham Lean Finely Sliced, Taste the DifferenceSainsbury's British Classic Cottage Pie
Sainsbury's Butterscotch Bombe, Taste the Difference
Birds Eye Chicken BBQ Griddlers
M&S Chicken Fajita Wrap
Gü Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free
Sainsbury's Classic Cottage Pie
Graze Cocoa & Orange Superfood Oat Square Bites with Cacao Nibs & Quinoa
Nairn's Coconut & Chia Oat Biscuits
M&S Collection West Country Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Waitrose No.1 Colombian Coffee Ice Cream
Nairn's Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit
Kingsmill Double Choc Buttermilk Pancakes
Lindt Excellence Dark 85% Cocoa Chocolate Bar
Asda Extra Special Slow Cooked British Steak & Joules Ale Pie
Tesco Finest Smoked Scottish Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Gü Free From Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free Desserts
Red's Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Red's Kansas City BBQ Sauce Mild
Sainsbury's Kansas City Style BBQ
Graze Lemon & Blueberry Superfood Oat Square Bites with Baobab
Waitrose Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon
M&S Our Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala
Graze Protein Bites, Banana Oat Squares
Graze Protein Bites, Cocoa Vanilla Oat Squares
