Added sugar
refined sugar
Pure crystallized sucrose from cane or beet; clean, neutral sweetness with no residual flavor. The standard sweetener and structural agent in baking and drinks.
Who it fits
General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.
What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Texture
Pairs with
Glycemic index
65Medium
published range: 61–69
A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.
Appears in these classics
Dishes this ingredient goes into — clone any one to make your version.
- Dessert
Classic American apple pie (double crust)
658 kcal per serving
- Dessert
Brazilian carrot cake with chocolate glaze
391 kcal per serving
- Dessert
Brazilian cornmeal cake
399 kcal per serving
- Breakfast
American buttermilk pancakes
198 kcal per serving
- Dessert
Classic chocolate chip cookies
109 kcal per serving
- Dessert
Spanish churros with thick chocolate
886 kcal per serving
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