Is this dark muscovado sugar safe to use?
I've got a batch of dark muscovado sugar that I rarely use, sitting in an airtight ziploc bag. Upon opening it today, I noticed that is gone very hard and some of the lumps are white inside. There's also a few darker ones.
Is this natural for this kind of sugar or has something happened to it (could be a fungus for all I know)?
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Muscovado sugar is a partially refined sugar. Hence, it has a lot of what is essentially molasses contained in it. The molasses can migrate, leaving whiter areas; also scraping with a spoon, e.g., can leave whiter areas.
To reconsitute, place in a jar with a piece of bread or covered with a damp cloth (what I do). Within a few hours, it should be nice and soft as sugar is quite hygroscopic. If you use bread, it (the bread) will probably be hard.
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While these few minerals and antioxidants make muscovado slightly more nutritious than refined white sugar, it's still sugar and should be limited for optimal health ( 1 ). Eating too many added sugars has been linked to the development of heart disease and diabetes.Is muscovado sugar safe?
The bottom line is that although muscovado sugar may be slightly more nutritious than granulated sugar, it's still sugar. Eating too much sugar raises your risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.Does muscovado sugar go out of date?
No. Similar to other types of sugar, brown sugar can last indefinitely as long as it's not exposed to air and moisture, and bugs are kept away. Some manufacturers include a two-year best-before date after opening. Brown sugar won't go rancid after two years, but there will be a slight change in its taste and texture.Is dark muscovado sugar the same as brown sugar?
Brown sugar is refined white sugar with molasses added back to it. Muscovado sugar is less refined, so it retains much of its molasses component. The amount of molasses determines whether it is \u201clight\u201d or \u201cdark\u201d: the darker the sugar, the more molasses it contains.Which is healthier muscovado or brown sugar?
With about 15 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates per teaspoon, muscovado sugar is nutritionally comparable to refined white sugar and brown sugar. Because it contains no dietary fiber, your body absorbs muscovado sugar exactly the same way it absorbs highly refined products.The ALLEGED HOAX of CANE SUGAR - Response to the FAKE NEWS Video
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