Here are some basic points, which one should know about these two types of sugar. As said by an expert nutrition both type of sugar white and brown are similar in nature. They have same nutrition value and add same amount of calories. The only differences are color, texture and their flavor. Also the making process is slightly different. The brown sugar goes with lesser chemical process while making as compare to white sugar.
It is a misconception that consuming Brown Sugar in any form will make no harm in the body. Although both type of sugar go through with different making process. But adding White Sugar or Brown Sugar in any of the recipe will add same amount of calories.
Majorly, the raw sugar is harvested by hand which found in fibres, before sending to the mill for production process. And surprisingly, the sugar can make it different and can produce various varieties. Contrary to the myth, Brown Sugar and White Sugar are same and only become different on one ingredient during the process in the factory. During the production process, all molasses has to be separated and removed for White Sugar and Brown Sugar is basically white or unprocessed sugar that does contain molasses which make its color, brown. Apart from that there is no much difference in terms of nutrition. Additionally, sulphur is used to remove impurities from the White Sugar which is very hazardous for human health.
Interestingly, there are various types of Brown Sugar is available in the market such as ‘Unrefined Sugar’, which has slightly large crystals as compare to White Sugar and it has light golden color. It is the ideal choice of most of the people because it doesn’t have any chemicals and tastes so much like honey. Secondly ‘Demerara Sugar’, which is available in light brown color and majorly used in baking purpose. It is partially processed sugar and tastes like caramel. Thirdly ‘Dark Brown Sugar’, which has extra flavor and amazing, taste perfect for sweet dishes.
One can easily make Brown Sugar at home and can store it in air tight container. Just have to add one tablespoon of molasses in one cup of white sugar. Stir it together till it covers the white crystals with molasses and results in brown color.
As said by the United States Department of Agriculture, Brown Sugar contains approx 17 kilocalories per teaspoon, and White Sugar contains 16 kilocalories per teaspoon. It’s just because of the molasses, Brown Sugar does contain some minerals in very less amount which does not make much difference in these two.
Ultimately, the entire debate of Brown Sugar being good for health than White Sugar is just a gimmick because the minerals which Brown Sugar contains are present in such minuscule amount, that it hardly makes any difference in these two. Also there are no real health benefits of consuming Brown Sugar in your diet. The actual difference is just taste and color.
