What is the difference between rock sugar and raw sugar?

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What's the difference between rock sugar & raw sugar? I'm looking for the general difference as well as calories, usage, and taste.



Best Answer

Rock sugar would be chemically the same as regular granulated sugar, but in the form of huge crystals. Some people call it "rock candy", and you can make it, slowly, at home by growing crystals in a syrup made of granulated sugar and water. How it is made at large scale, commercially, I have no idea.

See wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_candy. They have a picture:rock sugar or rock candy




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Quick Answer about "What is the difference between rock sugar and raw sugar?"

Rock sugar typically has a milder sweetness level than a comparable amount of pure table sugar. Since it is made from a water and sugar solution, it is more diluted than refined sugar.

Is raw sugar same as rock sugar?

Rock sugar would be chemically the same as regular granulated sugar, but in the form of huge crystals. Some people call it "rock candy", and you can make it, slowly, at home by growing crystals in a syrup made of granulated sugar and water.

What can I substitute for rock sugar?

Substitutions. If you don't have this ingredient on hand or can't find it, granulated white or brown sugar will work just fine as a substitute.

How is rock sugar different from sugar?

Although there is no major difference between the process, rock sugar is more concentrated than table sugar and has more calories than normal sugar. Also, there are not scientific studies available to know if both the types of sugar have the same exact nutrient profile or not.

Does rock sugar taste different?

Chinese rock sugar is less sweet than white granulated sugar. Because it's less sweet, it doesn't overpower the flavor of hot drink as much as white granulated sugar does. Its neutral taste enhances the natural sweetness of drink without altering the taste.



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