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Sugar
Brown sugar is a sucrose sugar product with a distinctive brown color due to the presence of molasses. It is either an unrefined or partially refined soft sugar consisting of sugar crystals with some residual molasses content (natural brown sugar), or it is produced by the addition of molasses to refined white sugar (commercial brown sugar).
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Brown Sugar Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Brown sugar has a sweet taste due to its high sucrose content. |
| Texture | Graininess | Brown sugar may have a slightly grainy texture due to the presence of molasses. |
| Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and calories. |
| Color | Maillard Reaction | Brown sugar gets its dark color from the Maillard reaction during the production process. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Brown sugar has a sweet and caramel-like aroma due to the presence of volatile compounds. |
| Chemical Composition | Enzymatic Activity | Brown sugar may contain enzymes that can affect its texture and flavor over time. |
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