Natural cane sugar included in the list of dietary sources of carbohydrates. It has been obtained from sugarcane since ancient times in India, from where it has spread throughout to the globe thanks to merchants and conquerors. In Russia, benefits and harms cane sugar for a long time have not been studied. Now it is gaining more and more popularity among adherents proper nutrition. It is believed that it has much more beneficial properties and brings much more less harm than its beet counterpart.
What is the difference between cane sugar and regular sugar?
Unlike beetroot, cane contains 20 times more potassium, 10 times more iron and as much as 85 times more calcium. Also contains necessary for the body magnesium, which is not present at all in beets, and the amount of copper is almost the same as in oysters!
Cane sugar contains B vitamins, which improve metabolism and ensure the normal functioning of the entire body.
The difference is noticeable even in culinary terms. Cane sugar has the taste and color of caramel, which true gourmets appreciate. Dishes acquire a refined and delicate caramel flavor and aroma. They especially highlight the taste of drinks and sauces.
The brown color is due to the presence of molasses (black molasses), which is a source of useful microelements and even proteins. The darker the color, the more molasses it contains and the more beneficial the properties. In this regard, black cane sugar is especially popular.
Both varieties have almost the same energy value(about 400 kcal), however, beetroot loses to cane, which supplies unique substances that are beneficial. The latter, among other things, refers to slow carbohydrates and does not cause significant harm: gain weight or get an overdose of glucose in in this case impossible.
Which sugar is sweeter: cane or beet sugar?
It is believed that cane sugar is sweeter than beet sugar. However, according to GOST, any sweetener produced in factories consists almost entirely of sucrose, which determines the degree of sweetness.
Apart from the differences in the content of useful components, the composition of both options is the same. The only difference is the area of their contact with taste buds. Cane sweetener crystals are larger in size, which makes it taste sweeter when you put it in your mouth. But if you dissolve it in tea or coffee, the degree of sweetness will be the same as regular one.
Types of cane sugar
In order to choose cane sugar, you need to know the manufacturing process and the differences between the varieties of this source of carbohydrates.
Based on the manufacturing principle, they are distinguished:
- Refined (white), that is, it has undergone a refining procedure: turning into syrup, filtration, evaporation and drying.
- Unrefined(brown), that is, practically not subjected to cleaning. This is the type that is most often eaten, because the benefits of unrefined cane sugar are explained by high content molasses.
Types of Brown Sugar:
- Muscovado sugar: has a distinct caramel aroma, honey color and slightly moist sticky medium-sized crystals, grows in South America and in Mauritius.
- Demerara sugar: has hard and sticky crystals of golden shades, grows in South America and is called the Demerara River, as it began to come to the world market from this area.
- H black reed(Soft molasses sugar): contains a large number of molasses and is very different dark color, has the softest and stickiest crystals, and rich taste and the aroma of reed.
- Turbinado sugar: Turbinado sugar: turbine or centrifuge processed with water and steam to remove impurities and contaminants, has dry, large crystals ranging from honey to brown in color and comes primarily from Hawaii.
- Gur: special kind, which came from India, is condensed sugarcane juice, which is squeezed out very slowly and retains its beneficial features; in color and consistency it is similar to soft sherbet.
Composition and calorie content of cane sugar
This type of sugar is an excellent calorifier that will not cause special harm figure. It contains a significant proportion of microelements and vitamins valuable properties. In terms of the content of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and zinc, it surpasses all similar products, so its benefits cannot be overestimated. For example, in Western countries, dark sugar is used by vegetarians as a source of iron and magnesium.
Energy value:
- proteins ≈ 0.70 g;
- fats – 0 g;
- carbohydrates ≈ 96 g.
Cane sugar contains slightly fewer calories than regular sugar. The calorie content of one hundred grams is 377–398 kcal.
Benefits of Brown Cane Sugar
Dark cane sweetener supplies carbohydrates that are necessary for the synthesis of special hormones, without which most biological processes cannot proceed normally. In addition to carbohydrates, it supplies the body with B vitamins and a lot of important microelements that bring great benefit for good health. In total it contains about two hundred useful substances, thanks to the properties of which:
- the brain and nervous system function better;
- normalizes arterial pressure;
- bones and joints are strengthened;
- metabolism improves and is regulated;
- strength and energy appear;
- toxins are removed from tissues;
- digestion improves;
- the work of the liver and spleen is stimulated;
- the functioning of the cardiovascular system is stabilized.
Among other things, cane sugar can also be consumed in moderation when losing weight, as its constituents useful components are transformed into energy without turning into fatty compounds. Thus, it can be included in the menu of any diet and sports nutrition. Another plus: it does not cause allergic reactions, so cane sugar definitely won’t harm even children. But if the child has any diseases, you must first consult a doctor.
Is there any benefit to refined cane sugar?
Many people believe that refined sugar is produced using chemicals, but this is not true. The process uses only water and special raw materials.
In terms of calorie content and sucrose content, refined and unrefined cane sugar practically do not differ from each other (maximum by 10 kcal). The main difference is only in content useful elements, which are much smaller in the refined version due to processing. However, a small part of them remains.
Important! It is better not to consume cane products that come from Southeast Asia and have not undergone the refining process, since in these countries they control pests with the help of special poisons, which then remain in the product.
Features of sugar consumption
If you completely stop eating sweets, blood circulation will be impaired, and with it normal operation most body systems. This means that sugar must be in the diet. It is only important to choose the right type of cane sweetener and follow the dosage.
Daily consumption rate
An adequate dosage per day is approximately 45 grams. In this case, no diet will be disrupted. You can consume up to six tablespoons of this substance per day, so you don’t have to give up sweets.
Is it possible to have cane sugar for diabetes?
In mild stages of diabetes, it is allowed to consume a small amount of sweets, which are prescribed by a doctor. Basically it is around 5% daily dose carbohydrates. It is necessary to be careful about the volume consumed and take into account the composition when dosing drugs that lower blood sugar levels. At the same time, you can include only high-quality varieties in your diet and be able to distinguish them from harmful counterfeits.
For type 1 and type 2 diabetes, it is better to avoid using this product, as glycemic index cane sugar is quite high and amounts to 55 units. This increases glucose levels and the proportion of carbohydrates in the body. In such cases, it is better to give preference to sweeteners.
Cane sugar for pancreatitis
If inflammatory processes occur in the digestive organs, you should be careful about consuming any sweets and monitor the dosage in moderation. For pancreatitis, doctors recommend adding just one teaspoon of cane sugar to drinks, but it is better to avoid the treat altogether during the illness.
Cane sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding
During pregnancy it is recommended to replace regular sugar cane, as it contains elements necessary for mother and child and is well absorbed. In addition, it can improve lactation and the taste of milk, help cope with insomnia and promote rapid recovery after childbirth and the production of the happiness hormone. However, the calorie content here is no lower than usual, which means you should reduce your consumption to three spoons a day, because pregnant and lactating women are prone to obesity.
Cane sugar scrub for beautiful skin
Brown sugar - the best option for preparing scrubs. It has a delicate effect on the skin surface, and the pleasant caramel aroma can relax.
Scrubs with the addition of this component have a lot of useful properties.
- Normalizes skin fat metabolism.
- Eliminates peeling.
- Moisturize.
- Cleanses pores.
- Fight cellulite.
- Rejuvenate and smooth.
- Removes toxins.
- Evens out complexion.
- Dead cells are removed.
- Used for massage.
- Gives shine.
- Suitable for use before shaving to prevent ingrown hairs.
- Makes the skin more soft.
- Absorb excess fat.
- Maintains the natural balance of the skin.
In addition to the described component, the scrub consists of a base (honey, oil, cream) and a couple of drops essential oil(optional), which give the product additional beneficial properties.
Cane Sugar Scrub Recipes
- Mix 3 tbsp. l. olive oil, 1 tbsp. l. vanilla extract and vitamin E, 2 tsp. natural honey and 2 tbsp. l. cane sweetener.
- Mix 2 tbsp. l. white and brown sugar, 1 tbsp. l. sea salt, 1/3 cup baby oil.
- Mix cane sugar and honey in a 1:1 ratio, add a little lemon juice.
Advice! Before applying the scrub, you should steam your skin. Then massage it with the resulting product for 10 minutes, rinse warm water and apply cream.
How to distinguish real cane sugar from fake
Counterfeits are increasingly appearing in stores. Manufacturers add caramel to regular refined sugar to turn it brown and sell it at the price of natural cane sugar.
It is important to learn to recognize a fake. To do this, you need to take into account several nuances:
- The packaging should be marked “unrefined.”
- Manufacturers of this product can only be the USA, Mauritius and South American countries.
- Because of different sizes crystals, this substance cannot be in the form of perfectly smooth sand or cubes.
Ways to recognize a quality product:
- Drop a little iodine into sweetened water. If the liquid turns blue, then the product being tested is real.
- Dissolve sugar in water. If it turns brownish, then it is a fake.
Harm of cane sugar and contraindications
In some cases, cane sugar can be not only beneficial, but also harmful to health. This is explained enough high calorie content. If you consume sweets in large quantities, the risk of diseases such as diabetes, cancer and atherosclerosis increases, as well as diseases of the pancreas, which cannot process as much. In addition, sweets cause tooth decay.
Advice! For those with a sweet tooth who can't resist it good taste, it is recommended to eat fruits and dried fruits, quality honey And natural juice reed
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of cane sugar are determined by its composition and beneficial properties. It is characterized by a high content of useful elements. It is no coincidence that all over the world cane sugar is considered an elite ecological pure product. But if used uncontrolled, like any other sweetener, it can cause serious harm to health, especially if it is counterfeit. It is important to learn to monitor the dosage or use natural substitutes.
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Among other joys, sugar will occupy a special place in our lives. We put a little sugar in tea, so we don’t think about its harm, completely forgetting that we get an additional portion of fructose and sucrose from jam, sweets or sweet juices and drinks, and even from fruit.
In addition, sugar is contained in all marinades, meat and canned fish, it is used to enhance the taste of products.
But oh negative impact sugar on our body has been known for a long time, the abuse of sweets will lead to disruption of the lipid barrier, to the development of atherosclerosis, and the fact that sweets are deposited in the waist and hips in the form of unpleasant cellulite probably need not be mentioned. The daily dose of sugar for women will be no more than 50 g, and for men - no more than 60 g. Today, brown sugar is in special demand, which, although more expensive than regular refined beet sugar, has a number of advantages.
So what is the difference between brown sugar and white sugar? Brown sugar, also called cane sugar, because it is made from cane, is completely no different from the usual calorie content and content of carbohydrates and fats. white sugar and, accordingly, has the same adverse effect on the body, harming our figure. What are the benefits of brown sugar? It contains B vitamins and a large amount of microelements (magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, potassium), while white sugar contains potassium, calcium and iron.
Thanks to taste qualities cane sugar has earned special recognition, in European countries it is considered a high-end product. Molasses (special molasses), which is contained in brown sugar, makes the taste special, soft and rich, resulting in an improved taste of tea and all dishes prepared using this product.
It is worth recalling that unrefined brown sugar is used in food, since in its purified form it is quite unsightly in appearance and has an unpleasant aroma. Given this feature, manufacturers simply stopped refining cane sugar. If you come across brown refined sugar anywhere, do not rush to purchase it, as it is exclusively artificial product, filled with flavorings and additives.
Several types of cane sugar:
- soft sugar from molasses– dark in color with enhanced taste and smell,
- black Barbadian– slightly moist with a rich aroma,
- muscovado– dark in color, with a caramel taste and smell,
- turbinado– brown gold-colored sugar made by evaporation,
- Demerara– This sugar is golden brown in color with a pleasant smell.
The latter variety can be found more often in our stores, but you need to buy very carefully, since there is unrefined cane sugar (brown) Demerara and refined white sugar that is mixed with molasses, so you need to know the difference between brown sugar and white. Be sure to read the packaging, it should indicate what it contains.
When choosing sugar in the store, do not forget that during the purification process a certain part is removed from it harmful substances. These are the additional beneficial properties of brown sugar.
Retail trade offers two types of products to “sweeten” life – white sugar and brown sugar. At the same time, the price of brown sugar is significantly higher than the cost of white sugar. Let's try to figure out together how brown sugar differs from white sugar and at the same time why brown sugar is more expensive than white.
Which sugar is healthier, white or brown??
White sugar is made from sugar beets or sugar cane and refined.
Beet sugar They are sold exclusively in refined form, since unprocessed it has a poor aroma and taste.
Brown sugar sold in stores is unrefined cane sugar.
Refining is an industrially implemented process that purifies natural raw materials from impurities. Natural product separated into constituent substances, some of which go to waste. But in nature everything is arranged intelligently. Substances that contribute to the absorption of sugar by the cells of the human body are also sent to waste, along with toxins.
A person who consumes refined sugar is forced to deplete internal reserves of chromium. Chromium promotes glucose metabolism and its deficiency in the body can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, which sugar is better, brown or white, is clear to everyone.
Brown sugar is no different in calories from white sugar. Moreover, abuse of both leads to obesity and atherosclerosis.
According to WHO (World Health Organization), the daily, harmless intake of sugar for healthy person should not exceed sixty grams for men (about 8 tsp) and fifty grams for women. This takes into account not only sugar in spoons and pieces, which is added to coffee or tea.
You also need to count all the sugar that is contained in lemonades, juices, fruits, canned products, etc. It does not matter the type of sugar consumed - it is important to control its consumption.
In terms of the amount of nutrients, brown sugar occupies a leading position when compared with white sugar. IN unrefined sugar much more B vitamins, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and other minerals and vitamins.
In addition, brown sugar has a positive effect on the taste and aroma of hot drinks, highlighting and improving the natural qualities of coffee and tea. Refined sugar has a neutral effect on the aroma and taste of coffee, but changes the tea quality for the worse.
If you decide to buy more expensive but healthy brown sugar, you need to consider that the color of the sugar can also be achieved as a result of the use of dye. Then it's fake...
The consumer must be offered natural sugar, only brown.
Real unrefined cane sugar owes its color, composition, taste and smell to molasses - molasses.
Types of Brown Cane Sugar
Demerara- refined and unrefined sugar mixed with molasses. The most common on store shelves in our country.
Turbinado– coarse-crystalline natural sugar, purified with water and steam to remove excess molasses.
Muscovado- natural sugar produced with different mass fraction molasses.
An increased amount of molasses darkens its brown hue even more.
Black Barbadian sugar– unrefined, low-processed cane sugar with the largest mass fraction of molasses. Wet to the touch, Barbados sugar is very dark brown in color and has a strong natural aroma.
If you want to take care of your family's health, read food labels carefully. Real, healthy brown sugar always says unrefined. Well, its high cost, caused by transportation costs, in this case should fade into the background.
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Adults and children love to eat sugar; it improves brain function and improves mood. In Russia and the CIS countries they consumed mainly sugar white, but not so long ago brown sugar was brought to our country. And many sweet tooths have since been interested in the question: cane sugar and regular sugar - what is the difference between them? And does it exist at all?
How is beet sugar obtained?
To obtain everyone's favorite beet sugar, people use sugar beets. In the mid-eighteenth century, the German chemist Andreas Marggraf published his numerous observations on how sugar is extracted from sugar beets. The records of the talented scientist have survived to this day.
The French commander Napoleon Bonaparte tried his best to improve the production of beet sugar in France, so as not to buy sugar from Great Britain.
In 1802 Alexander Blankenagel opened the first one in Russian Empire white sugar factory. I. A. Maltsev, with the help of the count couple Bobrinsky, improved sugar production in the Russian Empire. In 1897, more than two hundred sugar factories operated in the Russian state.
How is cane sugar made?
Sugar cane is used to make cane sugar. At the end of the fifteenth century, the navigator H. Columbus brought to the island. Haiti sugar cane. Over time, sugar cane began to be grown in India and the United States. In the sixteenth century, a cane sugar factory began operating in Germany. But despite this, sugar remained an item of wealth and luxury for a long time.
It grows over several years. Sugarcane is harvested in two ways by hand or agricultural machinery. The stems are cut into small pieces and taken to processing plants. At the factory, the sugar cane stalks are finely crushed and the juice is extracted with pure water.
First, the juice is subjected to maximum heat in order to destroy numerous enzymes. The resulting syrup is passed through several evaporators, after this procedure all the water comes out. After the above procedure, the formation of sugar crystals. The resulting crystals have a brown tint and are completely ready for use.
What are the benefits of cane sugar?
Cane sugar is 88% sucrose. But in addition to sucrose, brown sugar also contains at least useful material:
- Potassium- improves heart function and strengthens blood vessels, lowers blood pressure. Promotes the absorption of proteins and fats. Cleanses the intestines and removes accumulated toxins from the human body;
- Calcium- improves the condition of bones and tooth enamel. Promotes blood clotting and has a beneficial effect on brain function;
- Zinc- keeps the skin youthful and makes the hair thick and shiny;
- Copper- improves immune system person;
- Phosphorus- improves brain and heart function;
- Iron- strengthens blood vessels.
Brown sugar is extremely beneficial for human body, and must be included in your diet.
The harm of cane sugar
Unfortunately, sugar brings more disadvantages to our body than advantages. However, it should be remembered that sugar is harmful to a sweet tooth only if he consumes it in considerable quantities.
And eating even brown sugar can lead to such serious diseases as:
- Diabetes;
- Excess weight;
- Atherosclerosis;
- Allergic reaction.
If a person is sick diabetes mellitus, then he needs to try to completely eliminate sugar from his diet or at least sharply reduce its amount. For pancreatitis, bronchial asthma and oncology, you should also limit the consumption of any sugar.
When purchasing cane sugar in the store, give preference to sugar in transparent packaging. So you can take a closer look at it appearance. Carefully read the ingredients on the label; it should say sugar. unrefined.
Very often, colored beet sugar is sold under the guise of cane sugar. Of course, such a food product will not harm your body, but you will not get much benefit from this sugar. And you will pay for it like you would for brown sugar, which costs much more than white sugar.
What are the benefits of beet sugar?
Our native white sugar also contains many useful substances. Beet sugar contains useful microelements, but manufacturers often do not write about this on the packaging. After making beet sugar, dark molasses remains. And dark molasses is used to produce livestock feed and alcohol.
Beetroot juice contains not only sugar, but also a lot of other useful substances:
- Protein;
- Pectin;
- Oxalic acid;
- Malic acid;
- Citric acid;
- Potassium;
- Sodium;
- Magnesium;
- Cesium;
- Iron.
But it is worth noting that the manufacturers of white granulated sugar are behind the times. IN Soviet time was implemented granulated sugar yellow color. If enterprises did not have time to produce white granulated sugar, then sellers put yellow sugar on store shelves. Nowadays, yellow granulated sugar would cost more than white granulated sugar, as it is enriched with organic elements.
The harm of beet sugar
Beet sugar is harmful to our body only if we eat in large quantities. Because granulated sugar, like any other food product, should be consumed in moderation.
Excessive consumption of beet sugar leads to serious consequences such as:
- Decreased immunity;
- Improper metabolism;
- Increased cholesterol;
- Oncological diseases;
- Destruction of tooth enamel;
- Excess weight;
- Allergic reaction.
Now you know about the pros and cons of cane sugar and beet sugar. Now you can answer the question, “what is the difference between cane sugar and regular sugar”? Each of them contains useful and harmful properties. The main thing is not to consume them in large quantities. And it’s up to you to decide which sugar to choose!
Video about the difference between cane and regular sugar
There are quite a few varieties of brown sugar, but many times recipes just say "brown sugar." And everyone understands this in their own way. Meanwhile, the final result of cooking and the taste of the dish depend on the type of brown sugar. In the picture from left to right: Light muscovado, Brown cassonade, Dark muscovado
If we talk about white and brown sugar in general, the main difference between brown sugar and white sugar is the presence of some molasses in it. Molasses (cane molasses) is a dark brown, syrupy liquid that does not crystallize and is separated from sugar during the refining process of the raw materials from which sugar is produced.
Brown sugar can be simply unrefined cane sugar, or refined beet or cane sugar to which molasses has been added. Features and uses of brown sugar The main two characteristics by which varieties of brown sugar differ are the size of sucrose crystals and the percentage of molasses (molasses) content in them. Both factors influence the area to one degree or another. culinary use.The size of the crystals plays an important role in the choice of culinary application. Larger, sparingly soluble crystals (turbinado, demerara) are suitable for recipes with big amount liquids and those exposed to heat (hot drinks, liquid hot sauces, preserves).
Soft, moist, finely crystalline sugar (muscovado, cassonade) is excellent for baking, cold cocktails, glazes for meat and poultry). The second factor is the percentage of molasses in the sugar. The higher its content, the darker the sugar and the more pronounced the specific molasses smell. Types of Brown Sugar
IN different countries Brown sugars are called by different names, which often leads to some confusion. In English-speaking countries, the definition of “brown sugar” simply means unrefined cane sugar, which has been produced for a long time using a certain technology. This is dark unrefined sugar with a soft structure. In other countries, the concept of “brown sugar” is general and does not convey the full variety of types of this sugar.
Here are the main types of brown sugar:
Demerarra- fairly large crystals golden color. Good for tea and coffee, but does not spread well in dough and is less suitable for baking.
Muscovado light- moist brown sugar, with a delicate caramel aroma and creamy taste. Is used for delicate desserts, toffees, fudge, creams and sweet sauces. When stored in a loosely closed container, it cakes and hardens.
Muscovado dark- has a distinct molasses smell and dark brown color. Great for spicy sauces, marinades, glazing meat, and is also indispensable in dark baked goods where molasses is needed - in gingerbread cookies, spiced muffins, gingerbread cookies. Hardens when stored in loosely closed containers.
Cassonade- fine grain brown sugar. The shade is something between dark and light muscovado, but it clumps less during storage.
Turbinado(“turbinado” - processed by turbine) - partially refined bulk sugar, with large crystals from light golden to brown. During production, a significant portion of the molasses is removed from the surface of this sugar using steam or water. Used for making tea and coffee.
Black Barbados sugar (molasses sugar)- thin, moist sugar with a very high molasses content and a sticky consistency, black-brown in color. Used in the same way as dark muscovado.
The benefits and harms of brown sugar
You can argue which sugar is more beneficial for the body, but it is best to rely on the facts.
1. Any sugar consists almost entirely of simple carbohydrates(glucose, fructose) and has a high calorie content. Therefore, it can be used in small quantities so as not to provoke the appearance of excess weight.
2. Brown sugar contains much more minerals and trace elements than refined white sugar, but their amount is still not comparable, for example, with the content of these substances in natural dried fruits and honey.
Based on these facts, we can conclude that brown sugar still does not bring much benefit, but if you choose between white and brown, it is still slightly less harmful.
Fakes
Nowadays there are many tips on the Internet on how to recognize real brown sugar and distinguish it from fake one. However, these tips are not always correct. For example, a tip to put brown sugar crystals in water and see if they change color and stain the water. Regardless of the sugar production technology, coarse sugar (Demerrara, Turbinado) is a sucrose crystal in a molasses shell, since the molasses is forced onto the surface of the crystal. Naturally, it first gets into the water, and the sugar crystals lighten. This is not yet a reason to talk about fake.
It's better to just choose sugar famous manufacturers and buy in big stores.
Culinary uses and little tricks
In addition to the flavor and aroma qualities of brown sugar, the size of its crystals and solubility, which were mentioned above, there are some other features that should be taken into account when preparing dishes with brown sugar and when replacing one type of sugar with another.
1. To make caramel, it is better to use white sugar, because... the absence of impurities allows the sugar to caramelize better and it is easier to assess the readiness of the caramel by its color.
2. The molasses in brown sugar is slightly acidic and reacts with baking soda to form carbon dioxide, which helps the dough rise. Therefore, follow the recipe directions exactly, and when substituting, take into account the ratio of acid and alkali in the dough. When replacing white sugar with brown sugar, use an equal amount of sugar.
3. Dark brown sugar (dark muscovado, barbados) can be used to replace molasses, which is used in some recipes and may be difficult to buy in Russia. In this case, you need to reduce the content of other sugars in the recipe accordingly. IN general case 100 grams of sugar equals 120 grams of molasses.
4. The molasses in brown sugar slows down the crystallization of sugar in finished product, as a result of which the baked goods will be softer, with a faint toffee smell and will not go stale longer.
5. If dark brown soft sugar has compacted and hardened during storage, it can be easily softened with one of following methods. Place a slice in a container with sugar fresh apple, close tightly and leave for several days; You can put it in a bowl, cover it with a damp towel or napkin and leave it for 15-20 minutes, or put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. After any of these manipulations, the brown sugar will again become soft, moist and crumbly.
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