muscovado
Dark, moist crystals
Muscovado is unrefined or partially refined cane sugar that retains some molasses, giving it a dark color, moist texture, and strong caramel flavor.
It's prized in baking for its depth: The recipe calls for muscovado instead of brown sugar.
Also called Barbados sugar.
Syrup from cane processing
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
- treacleThick sugar-refining byproduct
bittersweet · earthy · complex · deep · rich · smoky · licorice · malty
Slightly wet
golden · hygroscopic · soft · crumbly · aromatic · unrefined · mineral-rich · nutrient-dense
Dense chocolate baked squares
- gingerbreadSpiced molasses bake
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- fruitcakeCandied, nutty holiday loaf
- flapjacksFlat griddled breakfast cakes
Made by skilled craftspeople
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
- organicFrom living matter
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
molasses
Syrup from cane processing
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
treacle · bittersweet · earthy · complex · deep · rich · smoky · licorice · malty · rum
moist
Slightly wet
granular · golden · hygroscopic · soft · crumbly · aromatic · unrefined · mineral-rich · nutrient-dense
brownies
Dense chocolate baked squares
- gingerbreadSpiced molasses bake
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- fruitcakeCandied, nutty holiday loaf
flapjacks · parkin · butterscotch · toffee · fudge · glazes · streusel
artisanal
Made by skilled craftspeople
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
- organicFrom living matter
muscovadowhite sugar
Refined granulated sweetener
granulated sugar · caster sugar · refined sugar · powdered sugar · icing sugar
muscovadoaspartame
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
saccharin · sucralose · artificial sweetener · high-fructose corn syrup · corn syrup