Can you substitute white granulated sugar for brown sugar?

Table of Contents:

1. Can you substitute white granulated sugar for brown sugar?
2. Can I swap white sugar for Brown?
3. Is brown sugar sweeter than white sugar?
4. Why is brown sugar healthier than white?
5. What is used to bleach sugar?

Can you substitute white granulated sugar for brown sugar?

Plain white sugar. When all else fails, you can replace brown sugar with an even measurement of granulated white sugar without fear of ruining your recipe. White sugar lacks the same rich flavor that brown sugar adds, but depending on the type of recipe, you may not notice much flavor change at all.

Can I swap white sugar for Brown?

In a pinch, white sugar in an equal amount will work fine as a brown sugar replacement. If you have molasses on hand, our Test Kitchen suggests this alternative: For 1 cup brown sugar, use 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp. molasses.

Is brown sugar sweeter than white sugar?

Brown and white sugar also have unique flavor profiles. Brown sugar has a deep, caramel or toffee-like flavor due to the added molasses. ... On the other hand, white sugar is sweeter, so you can use less of it to attain your desired taste.

Why is brown sugar healthier than white?

Because of its molasses content, brown sugar does contain certain minerals, most notably calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium (white sugar contains none of these). But since these minerals are present in only minuscule amounts, there is no real health benefit to using brown sugar.

What is used to bleach sugar?

Sulfur dioxide is added to milled white sugar before evaporation. This is what makes table sugar white. The sulfur dioxide bleaches the cane sugar. Sulfur dioxide is the chemical that, when released by factories using fossil fuels, combines with the atmosphere and can produce acid raid.