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Caster Sugar
A UK and Commonwealth standard; American bakers use the term 'superfine sugar' for the same product.Year-round.Clean, pure sweetness identical to regular white sugar; value is in its quick-dissolving fine texture.
Did You Know?
You can make caster sugar at home by pulsing regular granulated sugar in a food processor for 30 seconds.
Overview
A UK and Commonwealth standard; American bakers use the term 'superfine sugar' for the same product. · Year-round. · others
Superfine white sugar with smaller crystals than granulated sugar, dissolving quickly — ideal for meringues and mousses.
A UK and Commonwealth standard; American bakers use the term 'superfine sugar' for the same product.
Origin
Year-round.
Season
Easy
Difficulty
others
Category
Flavor Profile
Cleanpure sweetness identical to regular white sugar; value is in its quick-dissolving fine texture.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature; keeps indefinitely if kept dry.
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How to Cook with Caster Sugar
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use in meringues, soufflés, génoise cake, and cocktails where quick dissolving is crucial.
Best Pairings
eggscreamlemoncocktailsmeringues
Substitutes
Granulated white sugar (pulse briefly to make superfine), or icing sugar for delicate applications.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Caster Sugar
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0
carbs
100
fiber
0
protein
0
serving
100g
calories
387
Quick Facts
Categoryothers
OriginA UK and Commonwealth standard; American bakers use the term 'superfine sugar' for the same product.
SeasonYear-round.
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Same nutritional profile as white sugar — primarily a source of carbohydrate energy.
Caster Sugar Photos
4 photos showcasing Caster Sugar in its many forms
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Caster Sugar
others
OriginA UK and Commonwealth standard; American bakers use the term 'superfine sugar' for the same product.
SeasonYear-round.
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Cleanpure sweetness identical to regular white sugar; value is in its quick-dissolving fine texture.
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