Rock sugar.
Rock sugar is obtained by heating white sugar to a proper temperature and removing water. Relatively speaking, because white sugar contains some water and impurities, its purity is not as good as rock sugar. The purity of rock sugar is as high as 99.8%, so it is usually sweeter than white sugar.
Which is better, rock sugar or white sugar?
Rock sugar is an upgraded product of white sugar, which is made by dissolving white sugar again, washing and recrystallization. Generally speaking, rock sugar is better than white sugar:
1, rock candy is rich in minerals, including calcium, sodium, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper and other minerals. White sugar contains only calcium, iodine and potassium.
2. Rock candy also contains a small amount of vitamin B 1 and vitamin B2, while sugar contains no vitamins.
3. In the process of producing white sugar, the process of sulfurizing sugar will bring some sulfides. If you eat too much, you will easily get angry; Crystalline sugar has higher purity, better production process, no sulfide and healthier.
4. Rock sugar is sweeter than sugar.
Expanding knowledge: What is the difference between rock sugar and white sugar?
1, different raw materials
The main raw material of rock candy is white sugar or sucrose, while the raw material of white sugar is syrup squeezed from sugarcane and beet.
2, the production process is different
Rock candy is made by mixing white sugar or sucrose with appropriate amount of water, and then dissolving, washing and crystallizing. The production process of white sugar is mainly juicing, drying and crystallization.
3. Different colors
The colors of rock candy are generally white, yellow and gray, and there are colored rock candy made by adding various food pigments; The color of white sugar is mainly white.
4. Different shapes
The shape of rock candy is generally small square or large, just like ice; White sugar is mainly in the form of fine sand granules.
5, the taste is different
Although both rock sugar and white sugar are sweet, there are some subtle differences in their tastes. Rock sugar is generally sweet in the mouth and tastes sweet and wet; Sugar is so small that it melts easily in your mouth. It is sweet and edible, but it tastes a little astringent after it is sweet.