Definition

1. Noun:
   • A common form of sugar: Granulated sugar is refined white sugar that has been processed into small, dry, free-flowing crystals. It is the most common type of sugar used in households for sweetening beverages and in baking.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one cup of granulated sugar.
  • Please pass the granulated sugar for my coffee.
  • Granulated sugar dissolves easily in hot liquids.

Advanced Usage

• As a standard ingredient: In culinary contexts, "granulated sugar" is often the default sugar referred to unless another type (like brown sugar, powdered sugar, or caster sugar) is specified.
  • For the simple syrup, use equal parts water and granulated sugar.

Variants and Related Words

• Caster/Castor Sugar (noun): A finer-grained granulated sugar that dissolves more quickly, often used in baking and cocktails.
• Powdered Sugar / Confectioners' Sugar / Icing Sugar (noun): Granulated sugar that has been ground into a fine powder and mixed with a small amount of anti-caking agent (like cornstarch).
• Brown Sugar (noun): Granulated sugar that contains varying amounts of molasses, giving it a brown color and moist texture.

Synonyms

• Table sugar
• White sugar
• Refined sugar (This is a broader category that includes granulated sugar.)

Related Phrases

• To granulate (verb): To form into grains or crystals. This is the process from which "granulated sugar" gets its name.
  • The heated syrup will begin to granulate as it cools.

Noun

1. sugar in the form of small grains