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