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In reference to wine making, "residual sugar" is the measure of unfermented grape sugar that remains in wine after the fermentation process is complete.

A sugar used for decorating, which consists of large crystals that have been polished to a pearl like sheen.

One of the darkest of the raw dark brown sugars that is produced during the third crystallization of the cane syrup, muscovado sugar has a fine-grained texture with natural molasses to provide a strong flavor and consistency similar to refined brown sugar.

An unrefined or raw sugar coated with molasses and processed into crystals or cubes of sugar during the first crystallization of the cane syrup.

A combination of sugar and water that is cooked over a low to medium heat setting, stirring contents until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is clear.

A granulized cane sugar common in Mexican regions that is processed into a fine textured sweetener. Slightly tannish-white in color, azucar morena sugar provides a sweet caramel flavor when added to foods.

A variety of sugar, common in Asian countries, which is formed into the shape of a rough crystal. Yellow lump sugar is sticky textured with an irregular surface.

A partially refined sugar, which is light brown in color, coarse textured, and contains the natural molasses that is present in sugarcane.

A hardened form of cane sugar that is formed into large crystals to be served as a sweetener. Clear and hard in consistency, rock sugar is often used to flavor teas, soups, marinades, and sauces.

In reference to wine, "sugar residue" is a term describing the sugar that has not turned to alcohol and remains in the wine.

The stalks from the sugar cane plant that have been boiled to make them edible. The light brown skin is peeled back to expose the fibrous, white flesh that is chewy, slightly juicy, and sweet tasting.

Shaped like an elongated oval, this variety of winter squash is a relative to the Delicata family squash species.

A ham that is wet or dry cured where sugar is at least ½ of the sweetening ingredient used in the curing mix.

A flavorful vegetable that is a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The Sugar Snap Peas are eaten in the pods and do not require shelling.

An old-fashioned tan-colored confection made with brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla. The ingredients are cooked in a saucepan and are stirred constantly until heated to the soft ball stage.

A meat topping that is spread over a Ham prior to baking in order to enhance the flavor of the meat after it has finished baking and to help keep the Ham moist and tender in texture.

A liquid sugar that is used for a flavoring both prior to the preparation of the food as well as after when the food is served.

A liquid solution, such as apple cider or ethyl alcohol, which has been fermented once with bacteria, converting the natural surgars into alcohol and then fermented a second time to convert the solution into acedic acid or vinegar.

A candy made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Chopped nuts are often added to the mixture.

A method involving the soaking of food in a liquid solution consisting of water, salt, sugar, and possibly herbs and spices in order to preserve, tenderize or flavor various food and cuts of foods.