How does brown sugar come from and what is it made of? What is the difference between sugar and suga

Brown sugar is made of sugarcane, sugar beet, etc. through juicing and other processes, and white sugar is the product of refined processing of brown sugar, which mainly removes the pigments and impurities of brown sugar.

In comparison, the nutritional value of brown sugar is higher than that of white sugar.

Brown sugar refers to the finished sugar cane with honey, which is made from sugarcane after being juiced and concentrated.

White sugar is refined sugar made from molasses extracted from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar is white, clean and sweet, and is made from sugar cane and sugar beets.

The nutritional content is different:

1. Brown sugar contains about 95% sucrose, which retains more nutrients of sugarcane, and is easier to be digested and absorbed by the human body, so it can quickly replenish physical strength and increase vitality, which not only contains carbohydrates that can provide caloric energy, but also contains malic acid, riboflavin, carotene, niacin and trace elements such as manganese, zinc, chromium and other elements indispensable for human growth and development.

2. Proper consumption of white sugar helps to improve the body's absorption of calcium, after eating sugar, you should rinse your mouth or brush your teeth in time to prevent the occurrence of dental caries. Nutrient content of white sugar (per 100 g), calories (kcal) and carbohydrates (g).

The method of making it is different:

The ancient method of making brown sugar is: the harvested sugarcane is chopped and rolled, the juice is pressed out to remove soil, bacteria, fiber and other impurities, and then boiled over low heat for 5 6 hours, constantly stirring to let the water slowly evaporate, so that the concentration of sugar gradually increases, and the high-concentration syrup will solidify into solid lumpy sugar after cooling, that is, brown sugar bricks, this traditional practice maintains the original nutrition of sugarcane, and also makes brown sugar have a special flavor similar to caramel.

White granulated sugar can be divided into sulfide sugar and carbonized sugar

1. Sulfurized sugar sulfurous acid clarification technology is a typical method of cleaning and decolorizing cane juice and syrup in the white sugar production industry.

2. Carbonized sugar Carbon sugar is a method of using lime and carbon dioxide as a clarifying agent to clarify cane juice called carbonic acid method, and the sugar produced by carbonic acid process is called carbonized sugar, also known as carbon (acid) sugar. The production of sugar by carbonic acid method removes more non-sugar substances than the sulfurous acid method, and the purity of the finished sugar obtained is higher, the color value is lower, the sulfur content is less, and it can be stored for a long time without discoloration.

1. Different colors: brown sugar has different shades of color, including yellow, red, purple, black, etc., and the color of white sugar is only white. 2. Different nutrients:

Brown sugar contains more glucose and fiber, while white sugar contains less glucose and fiber. 3. Different taste: brown sugar is a finished sugarcane sugar with honey, sugarcane is juiced and concentrated to form honey, white sugar is a condiment processed from sugarcane or beet and other plants, brown sugar is not as sweet as white sugar.

Brown sugar is made of sugarcane as raw material, after juice extraction, clarification, boiling, using lime process to make jaber, the whole processing process does not add any chemical reagents and food additives except lime, completely retain the original flavor and nutrients of sugarcane. Unlike refined sugars such as white sugar and red sugar, brown sugar is a non-honey sugar, that is, sugar that has not been treated with honey.

White sugar is mainly divided into two categories, namely white sugar and white sugar. White sugar is more commonly eaten abroad, and white sugar is mainly eaten in countries or regions in China's food culture circle. The standards and classifications of white sugar vary from country to country.

Our country divides white granulated sugar into four grades according to the different degrees of refining, namely refined white sugar, high-grade white sugar, first-class white sugar, and second-class white sugar. There are three grades of white sugar, namely refined white sugar, high-grade white sugar, and first-grade white sugar.

The appearance is different, the production process is different, and the nutritional content is different.

Different appearance: brown sugar crystals are fine and soft, with different shades of color, high molasses, impurities and moisture; The white sugar particles are uniform and neat, the texture is hard and dry, and there are no impurities. The process is different:

Brown sugar is made by pressing sugarcane and sugar beet, filtering, evaporating and concentrating the aqueous solution of sucrose; White sugar is made by removing color, filtering, heating, concentrating, and cooling. The nutrients are different: brown sugar contains glucose, cellulose, iron, carotene, riboflavin, niacin, etc., with a high absorption rate, and white sugar does not have carotene, riboflavin, niacin, etc.

Brown sugar and white sugar are high-calorie foods, in addition to providing energy does not have too high nutritional value, its main ingredient is sucrose, sucrose is decomposed into glucose after entering the digestive tract, the main effect is to provide energy for the body. At the same time, in the case of hypoglycemia, drinking a glass of brown sugar water or white sugar water can effectively relieve the discomfort symptoms.

The differences between white sugar and brown sugar are:

First, the appearance is different.

White sugar is white.

Brown sugar is black-red or gelatinous brown, generally white sugar has distinct grains and a slightly harder texture, while brown sugar will stick together, and the color is different shades, and the texture is softer.

Second, the nutritional content is different.

The nutrients in white sugar are mainly niacin, carotene, etc., and the nutrients in sugar are mainly glucose, cellulose, etc. According to their different nutrients, brown sugar water and white sugar water also need to be used in different places.

3. Differences in processing methods.

White sugar has to be purified many times to remove impurities in the process of processing, while brown sugar does not need to be collected many times, and some impurities can be retained.

Fourth, the application environment is different.

Sugar is generally used as a condiment, which can be put in water or food, and the main purpose is to increase the flavor of food. Brown sugar is to play a role in blood tonic, and is generally suitable for the elderly or girls who are relatively deficient in qi and blood during menstruation.