Preventing white sugar from clumping in the canister
We store sugar in a ceramic canister, and we get some clumping. Restaurants in humid areas that will often add grains of a rice to a salt shaker to stop clumping. (The rice acts as a desiccant and absorbs moisture, keeping it away from the salt; I believe the salt also acts as a preservative for the rice.) Is there an equivalent common household item that will keep moisture away from the sugar, or is getting a better canister really the only way?
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You can still add rice, just wrap it in some cheesecloth first, so it doesn't get mixed with your sugar.
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Take a reusable tea bag or a small square of thin cloth. Add a tablespoon or two of rice, seal it shut, and place it in the middle of your sugar bin. Change it out every so often as it absorbs ambient moisture, and you'll be sure to have no-clump sugar.How do you keep white sugar from clumping in pots?
Cover sugar with two pieces of dampened \u2013 not dripping, wet paper towels placed over a small piece of plastic wrap or foil on top of the sugar. Or you can also use a slice of bread to add the bowl of sugar. Place lid on container and seal tightly.How do you keep sugar from clumping in a shaker?
The kitchen table or a counter away from the sink or stove will help to keep your sugar clump-free. Add a moisture absorber: If your home is quite humid, you might need to add something to the bottom of the bowl or shaker to absorb the moisture. One of the best options is plain, white rice.Why does my sugar get hard in a canister?
Why White Sugar Gets Hard White sugar, like any other form of sugar hardens when it gets exposed to moisture. Since dry heat can cause moisture to form into your white sugar, always keep your white sugar in an airtight container to prevent moisture from forming.How do you fix clumped sugar?
Put the brown sugar lump in a microwave-safe bowl. Wet a paper towel and wring it out so it's lightly damp. Cover the bowl and microwave in 10-second bursts until the sugar is crumbly again. Poke the sugar with a fork between bursts to help break up the lump.How to fix hard white sugar (epic) 😂
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Another solution is to save the little silica dessicant packages that come in many prescription drug packages. They are blue when they are fresh, and turn pink as they absorb moisture. Once pink they can be dried out by gently heating in the oven for a few minutes (10-15 mins at 200F or so). Place in the bottom of the sugar jar and check on them every few weeks or months, depending on the ambient humidity in your region.
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Saltine cracker,eh? Isn't that what grandma used? Just change it out occasionally.
Answer 4
I use a specialty ceramic stone to keep my brown sugar from clumping.
I found this product page http://www.cooksquarters.com/19386341.htm that has a pretty thorough description of a "Sugar Saver" that can be soaked to keep sugar moist, or dried in an oven to keep spices dry. Depending on what your sugar needs, you can probably use something like this.
Answer 5
I use a piece of bread in the canister.
It works in the same manner as rice does.
Answer 6
Gilladian is very correct about using silica dessicant packages except for these issues...
The Silica that turns pink when it has absorbed moisture is known as "indcating silica gel" and has a chemical in it that is NOT FOOD SAFE! (you can find out about it on line).
The silica packets found in prescription drugs often contain other ingredients like carbon (which absorbs odors), and some others I won't go into.
The silica packets found in prescription drugs have been mostly 'used up' by keeping the drugs fresh so the drug companies can get a longer shelf life.
That said, I found a wonderful product called Dry Spice that is especially made to put in with sugar, spices, almost everything. It is the perfect size and shape to fit in any size spice jar or whatever, is 100% natural, and perfectly food safe...and wors REALLY GOOD! Check out www.dryspice.com and you will see what I mean.
Readers beware: The user who posted this has an undisclosed affiliation with the above product. Food-grade silica gel is readily available on the market and readers are encouraged to do their own research.
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