Muscovado

usgb/ˌmʌskəˈvɑːdəʊ/
noun

A type of brown sugar that is not fully refined.

The recipe calls for two cups of muscovado sugar.
Visual representation of "muscovado" - A type of brown sugar that is not fully refined.

Often appears as...

  • muscovado sugar
  • dark muscovado
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Sugar Texture

Muscovado is moist and sticky due to molasses content, unlike regular granulated sugar.

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The muscovado clumped together due to its sticky texture.
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Rich Flavor

Muscovado adds a deep caramel or toffee flavor to dishes, making them more flavorful.

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The muscovado gave the cookies a rich, toffee-like taste.
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Color Variety

Muscovado can be light or dark; the darker it is, the stronger the molasses flavor.

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I used dark muscovado for a bolder molasses flavor in my brownies.
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