Sugar comes in many natural forms such as honey and maple syrup as well as the familiar refined granulated product, the most common sugar. It is processed from beet or sugar cane through a process of filtration, crystallization, washing and centrifugation, where the impurities are separated from the sugar. Below are the main types of sugar you will encounter throughout this book. It is recommended to use the sugar that is stated in the recipe. Store all types of sugar in a cool and dry place in sealed airtight containers.