Can I use caster sugar instead of cane sugar?

I am making a ginger beer and I do not know if I should use caster sugar as a subsitiute for my cane sugar, as I do not have any. Is this OK?

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Best Answer

Yes you can, so long as you work by weight not volume. Unrefined cane sugar (or refined sugar with some molasses added back in) would contribute a little to the flavour, but sugar mainly provides sweetness, and in brewed ginger beer, a source of nutrients for the culture.

Caster at the same volume as granulated would be too sweet (the finer crystals mean more will pack into the same space), but at the same weight it would be fine.

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Is cane sugar the same as caster sugar?

But Caster Sugar - in order to be classified Caster Sugar - is made from Sugar Cane (Cane Sugar.) [Baker's Sugar is made from Cane Sugar as well so it is the same product as caster sugar in the U.K.] Cane Sugar has a much more multifaceted and deeper flavor than sugar beet sugar or corn syrup.

What can I substitute cane sugar with?

Cane Sugar Substitute So in terms of a substitute, beet sugar would be the main one. Honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, and coconut sugar can also be used as substitutes, as well as sweeteners such as stevia, xylitol and sucralose.

Can I use normal sugar instead of cane?

White granulated sugar can come from either sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets. Cane sugar is specifically the sugar made from sugar cane. The sucrose molecules in both types of sugar are identical, however, so scientifically there isn't much difference.

Can you use caster sugar instead of normal sugar?

Caster sugar It's also called superfine sugar. It dissolves more easily, making it perfect for recipes like custard from scratch, meringues and cakes. 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.

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