Difference Between White and Caster Sugar

Caster sugar gets the name from caster or castor, which is a container having small holes for segregating granules. White sugar is refined sugar. White sugar is preferred more for sweetening drinks and baking as it has a neutral flavour. ... Caster sugar dissolves more quickly than White sugar because of its fine nature.

Can you use white sugar instead of caster sugar?
Is there a difference between caster sugar and white sugar?
What happens if you use granulated sugar instead of caster?
Can I make caster sugar?
What is caster sugar substitute?
What can I substitute for white sugar?
What is the difference between raw sugar and white sugar?
What are the 4 types of sugar?
Can I put caster sugar in tea?
Can I use normal sugar instead of caster sugar for shortbread?
Can I turn granulated sugar into caster?
Can you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar for meringues?

Can you use white sugar instead of caster sugar?

In most recipes you can substitute granulated sugar for caster sugar and vice versa. However, one cup of granulated sugar does not equal one cup of caster sugar. TIP: Caster sugar can be made at home by processing granulated sugar in a food processor for a few seconds.

Is there a difference between caster sugar and white sugar?

Caster sugar has more finely ground crystals than granulated sugar, which means that it can dissolve faster than granulated sugar in creamed mixtures, whips, and more. Caster sugar is often called for in recipes for delicate baked goods like meringues, souffles, and sponge cakes.

What happens if you use granulated sugar instead of caster?

Can I substitute granulated sugar for caster sugar? Your cakes will still hold up if you use granulated sugar as both the flavour and water content are the same. Caster sugar, however, is much finer and dissolves much easier than granulated sugar which is coarser in texture.

Can I make caster sugar?

Caster sugar/castor sugar/superfine sugar is a fine form of granulated sugar. It is used in baking as it dissolves more quickly than granulated sugar. ... You can make your own caster sugar by grinding granulated sugar slightly in a food processor or blender (or a very clean coffee grinder).

What is caster sugar substitute?

Powdered sugar or granulated sugar? Powdered sugar is the best substitute for caster sugar, followed by demerara sugar and brown sugar.

What can I substitute for white sugar?

To replace 1 cup of white sugar you can substitute it for 3/4 cup honey, or 3/4 cups maple syrup or 2/3 cup agave or 1 teaspoon stevia.

What is the difference between raw sugar and white sugar?

The difference lies within the presence of and quantity of minerals. Raw sugar contains molasses, hence retains small amounts of calcium, iron and potassium. White sugar has molasses removed and therefore has no detectable minerals.

What are the 4 types of sugar?

What are the different types of sugar?

Glucose.
Fructose (a.k.a. fruit sugar)
Sucrose (a.k.a. table sugar)
Lactose (a.k.a. dairy sugar)

Can I put caster sugar in tea?

Caster sugar is just finer than granulated sugar so in tea or coffee should just taste the same? It is exactly the same product, just in finer granules so you need less of a spoonful in tea or coffee. Message withdrawn at poster's request. I'd use half the amount of caster than granulated, it's much sweeter.

Can I use normal sugar instead of caster sugar for shortbread?

You can use either caster sugar, granulated sugar or brown sugar each changes the taste or texture a little, I prefer granulated sugar for my plain shortbread. ... If you want chocolate shortbread you can substitute cocoa for some flour (instead of 300g flour, 260g flour and 40g).

Can I turn granulated sugar into caster?

To convert granulated sugar to Caster sugar: Add the granulated sugar to your blender and pulse-blend in a few bursts until the texture is... well... super-fine, like fine sand. ;-) 1/2 cup of granulated sugar will yield approximately 1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon of Caster sugar.

Can you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar for meringues?

Any type of sugar can be used to make meringues. The most common are granulated sugar and castor sugar. Both give a traditional meringue, granulated sugar giving a slightly grainier texture as it dissolves more slowly, and may need a bit of extra beating to break up the grains.