Coarse Grain Sugar

Coarse grain sugar, also known as decorating sugar or sanding sugar, has larger crystals compared to regular granulated sugar. Here are some uses for coarse grain sugar:
1. **Baking Decoration:**
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of cookies, muffins, scones, or other baked goods before baking for a decorative and sweet finish.
2. **Cakes and Cupcakes:**
- Use coarse sugar to add a crunchy texture and visual appeal to the tops of cakes, cupcakes, or frosting.
3. **Pie Crusts:**
- Roll pie crust edges in coarse sugar before baking to create a sweet and textured crust.
4. **Fruit Salads:**
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on fresh fruit salads to enhance sweetness and add a delightful crunch.
5. **Muffin Tops:**
- Top muffins with coarse sugar before baking to create a sweet and crispy crust on the muffin tops.
6. **Hot Beverages:**
- Add a teaspoon of coarse sugar to hot beverages like tea or coffee for a sweet and slightly crunchy experience.
7. **Homemade Granola:**
- Include coarse sugar in your homemade granola recipes for added sweetness and texture.
8. **Yogurt Parfaits:**
- Layer coarse sugar between yogurt and fruits in parfaits for a sweet and crunchy element.
9. **Ice Cream Topping:**
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of ice cream for a decorative touch and added sweetness.
10. **Rimming Glasses:**
- Use coarse sugar to rim glasses for specialty cocktails or mocktails, adding sweetness to each sip.
Remember, the larger crystals of coarse sugar add a pleasing texture and visual appeal, making it a versatile ingredient for various culinary creations.
CRITERIA
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DESCRIPTION
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TYPICAL VALUE ONLY
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Appearance | White free flowing crystalline sucrose | complies |
Taste & Odour | Free from "off" odours and tastes | complies |
Polarisation | 0Z (ICUMSA) | 99.8 |
Colour | ICUMSA units | 45 (Typical) - 60 max |
Loss on Drying | % w/w (ICUMSA) | 0.04 |
Ash | % w/w (ICUMSA) | 0.04 |
Grain Size | ||
Mean Aperture | millimetres (ICUMSA) | 1.10 - 1.30 |
% < 250 micron | % w/w | ≤ 0.5 |
Microbiology | ||
Total Bacteria | per 10 grams | ≤ 100 |
Yeasts | per 10 grams | ≤ 10 |
Moulds | per 10 grams | ≤ 10 |