Regular granulated sugar, also called fine granulated sugar or table sugar, is the most familiar and the most commonly used.
Very fine and ultrafine sugars (also called caster sugar) are finer than regular granulated sugar. They are prized for making cakes and cookies because they make a more uniform batter and can support higher quantities of fat.
Sanding sugars are coarse and are used for coating cookies, cakes, and other products.
Pearl sugar is a type of sanding sugar. It consists of opaque, white grains and does not easily dissolve in water. This characteristic, as well as its appearance, makes it useful for decorating sweet dough products. Pearl sugar is also called sugar nibs.
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