Frequently Asked Questions
When sugar leaves our refinery it is dry and soft. The most frequent cause of hard sugar is that the moisture in the sugar has evaporated. Changes in the climate in certain areas can also affect the consistency of the sugar. Sugar should be stored in an airtight container in a moisture-free environment.
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Sugar is best when stored in a cool, dry place. There is no expiration or shelf life of sugar, but if stored properly, will last until it is used.
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Gold’N Natural Turbinado Sugar is minimally processed large crystals of cane sugar. It has a mild molasses flavor and a golden color. It has a coarser granule than found in conventional sugar. This free-flowing sugar is used in any application that granulated or brown sugar is normally used and is measured cup for cup. Turbinado Sugar, just like conventional granulated sugar, has 15 calories in a teaspoon.
Gold’n Natural Turbinado Sugar adds a full-flavored taste to your baked goods. You will notice a moist, tender texture in your muffins and breads and a beautiful golden color in your cakes and it even adds an extraordinary flavor in your coffee. You can use Gold’n Natural to replace regular granulated white sugar or light brown sugar in your recipes. If you use it to replace white sugar, replace it cup for cup and you will have a baked good that is lightly golden brown with a slight hint of molasses and a moist, tender texture. To replace your current light brown sugar, simply measure it cup for cup and you will retain the moisture of brown sugar, but with a slightly lighter color and a milder molasses flavor. Visit the Recipe section of our website for recipes featuring Gold'n Natural Turbinado Sugar.
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All sugar products (Granulated Sugar, Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar) manufactured by Imperial Sugar Company under all the labels, do not contain any gluten from wheat, rye, barley or oats. This also includes our branded products, which are marketed under the following labels: Imperial Sugar, Dixie Crystals Sugar, Holly Sugar, Spreckels Sugar, Pioneer Sugar and Savannah Gold. Our sugar products are made from sugar beets or raw cane sugar. The powdered sugar does contain an unmodified cornstarch to prevent caking.
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Brown sugar is made by either "painting" white granulated sugar with molasses or boiling it together. The degree of brown is a result of how much molasses is added, the strength of the molasses flavor and is seen in the color of your finished baked goods. For best results, always store sugar in an airtight container where the air temperature remains the same, preferably in a cool, dry place.
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When sugar leaves our refinery it is dry and soft. The most frequent cause of hard sugar is that the moisture in the sugar has evaporated. Changes in the climate in certain areas can also affect the consistency of the sugar. Even though hard sugar is undesirable, it can be softened to use.
One method is to place sugar and a damp paper towel or a slice of bread (or 2) in a jar or plastic bag. Keep it sealed for 1 or 2 days. It should be soft again when opened. For best results, keep sugar in an airtight container where the air temperature remains the same, preferably in a cool place.
In a conventional oven, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place the hardened sugar in a roasting pan, and in the pan with it, place a small baking dish or ramekin filled with water. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, unwrap, and use the softened sugar immediately, as it will re-harden as it cools.
In a microwave, place the hardened sugar in a microwave-safe dish. Add an apple wedge, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and microwave on High for 30 seconds. Let stand for 30 seconds, unwrap carefully, then use. You must use it immediately because it will harden when it cools.
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There exists in the minds of many people the mistaken impression that sugar is exceptionally fattening. Actually, a teaspoon of sugar contains only 15 calories and 0 fats. Being overweight is invariably the result of overeating. Sugar consumption, like most other foods, is healthy in moderation.
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1-lb. granulated sugar = 2-1/4 cups
1-lb. carton brown sugar = 2-1/3 to 2-2/3 cup (brown sugar is packed and will vary with individual)
1-lb. carton powdered sugar = 4 cups (unsifted)
2-lb. poly bag brown sugar 4-1/2 to 5-1/3 cup (brown sugar is packed and will vary with individual)
2-lb. poly bag powdered sugar = 8 cups (unsifted)
4-lb. granulated sugar = 9 cups
5-lb granulated sugar = 11-1/4 cups
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Free-Flowing Brown can be a substitute for any recipes calling for brown sugar. You can use it cup for cup. In addition, Free-Flowing Brown has a little less moisture, so in some recipes you may need to add water or more liquid. In addition, Free-Flowing Brown has a little more honey flavor, which some people prefer.
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Free-Flowing Brown was developed to give consumers a product that is easy to use, measure and keep in storage. Regular brown sugar tends to clump together over time, especially if the package is left open. Free-flowing brown sugar will never clump or get sticky, and will be easy to pour for many months after opening it.
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