topic Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar in Recipes

plain white sugar vs golden sugar

sarahpanda — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:13:24 GMT

I mistakenly purchased a bag of Dominos 'golden sugar' instead of white sugar. If you have tried the golden sugar, does it taste the same as the regular white sugar? Can't decide whether to take it back or not.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

catter70 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:31:44 GMT

I've not used it but Googled it and golden sugar is less refined and retains a bit of molasses to give golden color. Somethin else I saw said it can give a hint of a caramel taste, but can be used ss you would white sugar in backing, beverages, etc. It also has the same caloric value and no difference in measuring cup for cup.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

skatting44 — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:38:05 GMT

I prefer sugar in the raw ( turbinado cane sugar ) for baking . It makes the best chocolate chip cookies, Gramacery gingerbread cake and all kinds of pies.

My local barbecue restaurant which is very popular , tops their ribs , chicken and most everything with the raw sugar mixed with cayenne pepper.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

Pook — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:19:15 GMT

It's raw sugar and since the molasses is not refined out of it, anything baked will be moister.

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Still Raining — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:31:36 GMT

Since I do not use sugar for cooking, I have no idea.

But I do know to NEVER use it for humming birds.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

lovemybichonfrise — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:57:25 GMT

@sarahpanda wrote:
I mistakenly purchased a bag of Dominos 'golden sugar' instead of white sugar. If you have tried the golden sugar, does it taste the same as the regular white sugar? Can't decide whether to take it back or not.

@sarahpanda

My husband picked this up also by mistake (he hates to read labels). I am using it but found it not to be as "sweet" tasting as white sugar. In looking up the difference between ws and gs, it says gs is less processed than ws. You can use it just like you would ws.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

CelticCrafter — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:25:04 GMT

@lovemybichonfrise wrote:
My husband picked this up also by mistake (he hates to read labels). I am using it but found it not to be as "sweet" tasting as white sugar. In looking up the difference between ws and gs, it says gs is less processed than ws. You can use it just like you would ws.

Must be related to mine, as long as you reach in the general vicinity for something you're good to go! LOL.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

stevieb — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:35:50 GMT

@sarahpanda I've purchased it a number of times and honestly, to me, the difference is negligible. I don't tend to bake often, so can't speak to that, but wouldn't guess, based on my use of it, that it would make much difference.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

lovemybichonfrise — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:55:04 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@lovemybichonfrise wrote:
My husband picked this up also by mistake (he hates to read labels). I am using it but found it not to be as "sweet" tasting as white sugar. In looking up the difference between ws and gs, it says gs is less processed than ws. You can use it just like you would ws.

Must be related to mine, as long as you reach in the general vicinity for something you're good to go! LOL.

@CelticCrafter

Exactly!! Here's another "mistake" he made yesterday. I likr Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail drink (no sugar added) with dinner and lots of ice. He came home with a few groceries and the cranberry juice. Filled our glasses, sat down to eat, took a sip and almost gagged. It had LIME in it. I HATE lime anything. I was going to pour it down the drain but he said he would drink it and he is! LOL

There was a little green label on the front of the bottle that said LIME he said he didn't notice it. <eyeroll>

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:47:58 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@lovemybichonfrise wrote:
My husband picked this up also by mistake (he hates to read labels). I am using it but found it not to be as "sweet" tasting as white sugar. In looking up the difference between ws and gs, it says gs is less processed than ws. You can use it just like you would ws.

Must be related to mine, as long as you reach in the general vicinity for something you're good to go! LOL.

Sometimes I am guilty of just reaching with out reading - I had a craving for mini powdered sugar donuts....I opened up the container, took a bite and they were LEMON! I had no idea manufacturers made flavored powdered sugar donuts....my husband ate them. The label clearly read lemon, sigh.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

depglass — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:15:50 GMT

If you are one of the anti-food-waste people, don't take it back, they will have to throw it out.

Re: plain white sugar vs golden sugar

drizzellla — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:20:23 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@CelticCrafter wrote:
@lovemybichonfrise wrote:
My husband picked this up also by mistake (he hates to read labels). I am using it but found it not to be as "sweet" tasting as white sugar. In looking up the difference between ws and gs, it says gs is less processed than ws. You can use it just like you would ws.

Must be related to mine, as long as you reach in the general vicinity for something you're good to go! LOL.
Sometimes I am guilty of just reaching with out reading - I had a craving for mini powdered sugar donuts....I opened up the container, took a bite and they were LEMON! I had no idea manufacturers made flavored powdered sugar donuts....my husband ate them. The label clearly read lemon, sigh.

Include me. I have been upset with my husband mistakingly buying something we will never eat or use.

But the last time we went to the grocery. I knew I was going to make lasagna. So I wanted a can of tomato sauce. Went to the stack of tomato sauce, picked up a can and put it in the cart. Came home and as I put it away, I noticed it was a can of whole tomatoes.

NOOO! My son does not eat tomatoes. He was tolerate the sauce but that is it. He will not eat anything that looks like a tomato.

Before the virus he would often have other plans and I would make meals with tomatoes. But now there are no concerts, no theatre and no sporting events. He is home for every meal. I will never use that can of tomatoes.

So can't say anything now when my husband does it.

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aroc3435 — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:54:19 GMT

@drizzellla If I had that problem I would throw the can of whole tomatoes in my Vitamix and just blend thoroughly. Only takes a few seconds and is how I always start off my homemade Italian sauce by pureeing canned whole tomatoes.

Hope this helps.

aroc3435

Washington, DC