Dark brown sugar

Dark brown sugar is a type of sugar characterized by its deep brown color and rich flavor, with molasses notes that give it a rich sweetness and a slightly caramelized touch. It is a fundamental ingredient in many baking, pastry, and general cooking recipes, ideal for adding moisture, color, and a distinctive touch to cookies, cakes, sauces, and marinades.

Its origin comes from the sugarcane refining process, where a greater amount of natural molasses is preserved, giving it its moist texture and characteristic flavor compared to traditional white sugar.

Among its properties, its content of minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium stands out, due to the presence of molasses. However, nutritionally it is similar to white sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America, dark brown sugar may also be known as muscovado sugar, panela (although the latter varies depending on the degree of processing), or simply brown sugar when a distinction from light brown sugar is desired.