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sugar ![click to hear : sugar click to hear : sugar](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Sweet-tasting foodstuff derived from certain plants; the most common varieties of sugar come from sugarcane and sugar beets.
brown sugar ![click to hear : brown sugar click to hear : brown sugar](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Fine, only slightly refined sugar crystals that still contain molasses; it has a stronger taste than white sugar.
rock candy ![click to hear : rock candy click to hear : rock candy](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
White or brown sugar in very large crystal form; it is used especially to sweeten fruits in brandy.
maple syrup ![click to hear : maple syrup click to hear : maple syrup](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Produced by reducing sugar maple sap; it is used to make various desserts and to accompany pancakes, poach eggs and glaze ham.
honey ![click to hear : honey click to hear : honey](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Substance made by bees from flower nectar; its color and flavor vary depending on the nectar’s origin.
corn syrup ![click to hear : corn syrup click to hear : corn syrup](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Thick sweet syrup used extensively in making candy and pastry.
molasses ![click to hear : molasses click to hear : molasses](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Thick liquid residue from the process of converting sugarcane into sugar; it is used to make rum, candy, soft cookies and pies.
granulated sugar ![click to hear : granulated sugar click to hear : granulated sugar](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
The most commonly used sugar in cooking and baking; it is white, fully refined and composed of small crystals.
powdered sugar ![click to hear : powdered sugar click to hear : powdered sugar](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
White sugar in powdered form, containing about 3% corn or wheat starch, added to prevent caking; it is used mainly for icing and decorating.