What is demerara sugar?
This is crystalizable sugar from the first step of refinement. It has a tan to brown color from the residual impurities. Some food faddists attribute beneficial results from using this, but unless a lot is consumed, the potential benefits are very low. Demerara is also called “turbinado” and “raw sugar”. Demerara is the United Kingdom term, turbinado the American term. Demerara is usually a dark brown shade, while turbinado is lighter, more of a tan or taupe color. It is about 98% sugar with some residual carbohydrates present.
