Most types of sugar are not commonly available in supermarkets
or local stores. Their crystal sizes differ and each type of
sugar provides a different set of characteristics suited for a
specific job. Granulated, white, extra fine or regular sugar is
a highly refined sugar produced from sugar canes or sugar beets.
It is available in cubes and tablets, with textures of various
types and sizes. This is the sugar normally found in every
home's sugar bowl. Superfine, ultrafine, or bar sugar (aka.
castor or caster sugar) is a more finely granulated sugar which
dissolves almost instantly. It's crystal size is the smallest of
all granulated sugars, making it ideal for extra fine textured
cakes, meringues and iced drinks. , in comparison to "regular"
sugar is slightly finer and has a more uniform crystal size.
Fruit Sugar is ideal for dry mixes like gelatin desserts,
pudding mixes and drink mixes. Confectioners or powdered sugar
is another granulated sugar ground to a smooth powder and then
sifted. It contains a smal