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Demerara
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Demerara is a large, dry, golden-amber cane crystal with a light molasses coat—historically linked to Demerara (Guyana) but now a style made in several cane regions. Crunch is the pleasure: crystals stay distinct on muffin tops, rum punches, and coffee until they slowly dissolve. Flavour is toffee-light rather than the sticky depth of muscovado. Creaming is poor because crystals are huge; use for topping, crumble, and syrups where texture shows. Closely related to turbinado; demerara often looks more uniform and amber. Do not substitute one-for-one by volume for white sugar in delicate cakes without adjusting liquid and colour expectations.
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Demerara colony sugar became known in Britain for large golden raw crystals.
Demerara labelled sugar was a breakfast and baking staple in British pantries.
Production spread; demerara became a crystal style as much as a single origin.
Fairtrade demerara popularised ethical golden cane crystals in European retail.