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Turbinado sugar is also known as raw sugar which is an ingredient you might have only seen in the condiment bar at your local café. Turbinado sugar has a golden-brown color and consists of large crystals. It is easily available in supermarkets and natural foods stores, and some coffee shops provide it in single-serve packets. Darker and less fine than regular granulated sugar, this ingredient definitely differs from the classic. But those differences are all the more reason that you should start incorporating turbinado sugar into your baking.  What actually Turbinado Sugar is? Turbinado sugar differs from more common sugars because it comes from the first pressing of sugar cane and therefore retains more of the plant’s flavor and natural molasses. The syrup that’s released from this pressing is boiled to form crystals, which are then spun to separate them from any remaining liquid. These crystals are coarser, darker, and more well-rounded in flavor than granulated or br...

Granulated sugar. When we hear the name of this sugar it sounds very unfamiliar to us. But don't be surprised, this actually is the common white table sugar that we always use for baking and other things. Now the question strikes to our minds is that what actually is granulated sugar? And why can’t we just simply call it sugar? Well, I would like to tell you that there are several types of sugars namely brown sugar, powdered sugar, decorating sugar, sanding sugar, and of course, granulated sugar. Since I have already explained about the brown and white sugars in my previous article, here I will give detailed information about granulated sugar. First of all, one must understand what does granulated means. Something that is granulated is made up of many tiny pieces. Granulated sugar is a highly refined, multi-purpose sugar. It’s also sometimes called refined, table, or white sugar. When people talk about “sugar,” this is usually what they’re talking about. Granulated su...

India is one of the largest producers of Sugar and certainly it exports different type of sugar to other countries. One such type of sugar which is in high demand is Brown Sugar . Over a period of time this brand has gain popularity and made a special place in customer’s heart due to its quality and immense health benefits. Brown sugar is regarded as one of the best sugars due to its health benefits and different properties than regular crystallized white sugar. Brown sugar has a different chemical structure and the human body reacts a little differently to this in a good way. Now, what exactly is brown sugar? It is simply white sugar mixed with molasses and it contains more essential nutrients than normal white sugar. Molasses is a good source of dietary potassium and provides small amounts of calcium, magnesium and B vitamins. Quality wise brown and white sugar do not hold much difference, though both white sugar and brown sugar are similar in nutrition and calorie wise, th...

The world has changed so much that every time we touch something, it triggers a fear in our minds of contracting the deadly Corona-virus which has already taken the life of more than half a million people all across the world. In such conditions, protective products like Hand Sanitizers brings big sigh of relief.  Since most of the work have started carrying hand sanitizers has become very important. If we talk about 100 ml bottle of hand sanitizer, then one can easily agree that carrying it everywhere is no big task specially when it can prevent us from disease causing germs and bacteria.  The specialty of 100 ml bottle of hand sanitizer is that we may use it anytime, anywhere: while in car, office, at picnics and while travelling. It helps to kill germs, prevent infection and ensure total hygiene. It also helps to moisturize, soothe and condition the skin.  Health Benefits of Hand Sanitizer: 1. Reduce bacterial counts on hands 2. Act quickly to kil...

How well do you know your sugar varieties? When you think about sugar, the first thing that probably comes to our minds is sweetness. And while it does sweeten baked goods, savory dishes, and drinks, the uses of sugar are many. Sugar can add flavor, texture, and decoration. There are numerous varieties in sugar, although most people might first think of basic table sugar, the white crystals used in most homes and in cooking.  There are varieties of sugar one must know about which will not only give sweetness but also a healthy life. Those are as follows: 1.G-Low Sugar: G- Low Sugar is essentially the same sweet tasting white sugar, with the added benefit of 30% Lower GI rating than regular sugar. It can be consumed by health conscious people and kids alike. Some studies also show that low GI index foods can be consumed by the diabetic individuals. Benefits of using G-Low Sugar: • Decreases the risk of diabetes • Improve Blood Glucose levels • Reduce insuli...

In the world where everything is chemical ridden right from the antiseptic to the food items, it becomes necessity to use chemical free items wherever it is possible. One such entity is sugar where chemicals could be avoided. There are many sugar brands which we don’t know about. One of them is Sulphurless sugar. Generally, we are not aware of it as we always use normal sugar. So, we never thought of varieties of sugar.  Now one question comes in our minds is that what is Sulphurless sugar? Sulphur-free sugar is refined without Sulphur or other harmful chemicals. And, since the entire manufacturing operation is hands-free, Sulphur-free sugar is 100% pure, hygienic. When we talk about refining normal sugar, it involves a lot of manual processing as a result, some quantities of Sulphur are retained in the sugar crystals, which when consumed over a period of time, could lead to health hazards (Sulphur when converted to Sulphur dioxide in the body is harmful). That's where Sulphu...

With an outbreak of COVID-19, hand sanitizers have become the core ingredients of underhand hygiene practices. Although the importance of hand sanitizer was already known to all, but yes with Coronavirus shackles it has formed its root more. Hand sanitizer with alcohol properly sanitizes the hands to appropriate levels. They are the best precautionary companion while you travel or roaming outside or at the workplace or school as they easily prevent the transfer of microorganisms and infections to spread. It is no doubt the best accessible instrument to abstain from spreading germs and becoming ill. What are Hand Sanitizers? Hand sanitizer is a liquid, gel, or foam generally used to decrease infectious agents on the hands. In most settings, hand washing with soap and water is generally preferred. Alcohol-based versions typically contain some combination of isopropyl alcohol, ethanol (ethyl alcohol), or n-propanol, with versions containing 60% to 95% alcohol the most effe...

Cleaning products like Sanitizers and Disinfectants have become a part of people's daily lives since the coronavirus pandemic hit, but with so many products on the shelves, you may be wondering what the difference is. Popular ads in social media and TV for cleaning products that claim they kill 99.99% of germs usually refer to Disinfectants and Sanitizers, specifically antiseptics like hand sanitizer and any products that contain peroxides and alcohol, are generally "geared for using on your skin." Sanitizers and disinfectants are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and therefore, must be certified through a process that tests them to meet certain pre-defined criteria. sanitizers reduce bacteria on a surface by at least 99.9%, disinfectants kill a wider range of microorganisms (than sanitizers), and cleaners simply remove dirt, soils and impurities from surfaces. They play different roles for the safety of people. Germs Specificity: Both san...

Hand sanitizers are used for the times when soap and water are not available for washing hands. It contains ingredients that kill germs present on the skin. They work immediately to kill most viruses. Mostly, hand sanitizers are made of alcohol forms such as ethanol. Here we have mentioned top hand sanitizer brands in India that you can use. These hand sanitizer brands are readily available as well. The Hand Sanitizer are easily available but when you don't have one available near, it is better to use a sanitizer and keep yourself safe from diseases causing bacteria. You can also buy hand sanitizer online on Amazon, Flipkart and Offline. Hand sanitizers are used for the times when soap and water are not available for washing hands. It contains ingredients that kill germs present on the skin. They work immediately to kill most viruses. Mostly, hand sanitizers are made of alcohol forms such as ethanol. Here we have mentioned top hand sanitizer brands in India that you c...

Ever since this pandemic struck, we all are cautious about our health safety. Nowadays we only focus on how to maintain hygiene and social distancing. In current scenario Sanitizers, Disinfectants and soaps play a big role in everyone’s life. These are the only alternatives we all are having as prevention from coronavirus. Before corona, we were only depend on soaps but suddenly we all switched from soaps to sanitizers. Had ever we thought about, which is more beneficial for us? Why sanitizers suddenly overtook soaps? How can we say that sanitizers are better than soap? And what is the difference between sanitizer and soap? There are many questions like this we never thought of. How Soap works? Regular soap, regardless of the ingredients, is designed to separate dirt, grease and whatever else on your skin from your skin. “Regular soaps don’t necessarily kill bacteria, germs and viruses as much as they simply help you wash them off your skin”. According to researchers so...

When we think about sugar, the first thing that probably comes to our minds is sweetness. And while it does sweeten baked goods, savory dishes, and drinks, the uses of sugar are many. Sugar can add flavor, texture, and decoration. There are numerous varieties in sugar, although most people might first think of basic table sugar, the white crystals used in most homes and in cooking, however, this does not undermine the importance they give to their health. People wants sweetness but don’t want extra calories which may play the part in life threatening disease like diabetes. So in terms to resolve this issue of common people, companies’ manufactures Demerara sugar which offers required sweetness along with health benefits.  Demerara Sugar is most commonly used as the main ingredient in many desserts and savory dishes as well. Loved by many people in desserts, ice-creams and chocolates, demerara sugar adds a unique taste with its sweet content. So, what is demerara sugar?...

Dubious nature of people about disinfectants brings a variety of questions in the minds of curious people. Few such questions I came across while interacting with people are as follows: what are the uses of disinfectants? How actually it works? Why should we use it? Whether we can use disinfectants in the place of Sanitizers? So many questions start popping in our minds before buying or using such products. Proper knowledge about any product is the key to health prosperity and attaining “bang for bucks” which is certainly on high priority list of common people. It is therefore important to know the difference between sanitizers and disinfectants. Difference between Sanitizers and Disinfectants     The main difference between sanitizers and disinfectants is that sanitizers reduce the number of germs on a surface whereas disinfectants kill most of them. Working of Disinfectants Disinfectants are the chemical agents which helps to inactivate or destroy m...