Turbinado Sugar
Turbinado Sugar
Turbinado Sugar, also referred to as bulk turbinado sugar or turbinado, is a less refined, caramel-toned brown sugar that can be used as an ingredient for both sweet or savory foods. The larger sugar crystals mean when it is sprinkled on top of food, it delivers an aesthetically pleasing look.
Turbinado sugar gets its name from the process used to make it, where the sugar cane juice is spun out in a turbine. Turbinado sugar is only processed once to remove liquid, while other sugars are processed many more times to strip them of their coloring and flavor.
Businesses that frequently purchase Turbinado Sugar are seasoning companies; independent spice shops; distilleries; and companies that manufacture coffee, tea, beauty products, and health and wellness products.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with a light caramel or molasses flavor.
How to Use
Use Turbinado Sugar much the same as you would use brown sugar when making cakes, pastries, sweet sauces, and sweet and savory foods. It gives this Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust a silky, rich flavor. Add to Pumpkin Biscuits. Stir into the custard when making crème brulee or its Sri Lankan cousin, Watalappan, and then sprinkle across the top to create the sugar crust. It gives balance to Korean Cucumber Salad and can help mitigate the acidity in Cherry Balsamic BBQ Sauce.
Sprinkle on brownies, cakes, oatmeal, yogurt, muffins, crumbles, cobblers, waffles, cookies, fresh fruit, ham, nuts, or chicken wings. Stir into marinades, dressings, candies, coffee, tea, smoothies, or make a simple syrup for cooking and cocktails.
Also Called | Bulk turbinado sugar or turbinado |
Ingredients | Turbinado sugar crystals |
Flavor Profile | Sweet with light notes of caramel and molasses |
Recommended Uses | Sweets, cakes, cookies, dressings, marinades, sauces, as a finishing sugar |
Cuisine | Global |
How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
Shelf Life | 1-2 Years |
Country of Origin | USA, Malawi |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories19
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber0.0g0%
Total Sugars4.7g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.0g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0mg0%
Potassium0mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.