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Granulated sugar is also sometimes known as white sugar, or “regular” sugar. Granulated sugar has had all of the naturally present molasses refined out of it. It is the sugar that is most commonly used in baking.
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Caster sugar is also known as baker’s sugar and superfine sugar and it’s good for baking because the sugar crystals are finer and dissolve easily and quickly.
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Light brown soft sugar: a popular sugar for making fruit cakes and puddings where a rich, full flavour is required. It's damp, fudgy textured and denser than caster or demerara.
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Dark brown soft sugar: looks as its name suggests, and has a richer flavour. It works well in cakes, gingerbread, pickles and chutneys. It has more bitter notes than other sugars, and is reminiscent of treacle in flavour.
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Demerara sugar is partially-refined raw sugar that is made from the first pressing of sugar cane. Once the extracted cane juices evaporate, you're left with large grain sugar that has a golden brown colour and a subtle molasses flavour.
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This is rice that has been ground to a coarse powder and has a similar consistency to ground almonds. Ground rice is used in baking to enrich pastry, cakes and biscuits and is used in a similar way to flour.
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Also known as wholegrain rice, brown rice is the same as white rice except that the bran and germ of the grain are still attached.
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Delicious date containing no pits. Pitted dates are also referred to as stoned dates. Dates are great for snacking and baking.
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Couscous is a dried and cracked pasta made from semolina, like tiny pasta, meaning it cooks at lightning speed. It has a nutty, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with stews, braises, and grilled or roasted veggies. Pearl Couscous also available.
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Red lentils are easy to cook and packed with protein, iron, fibre and B vitamins. Price per 100g
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Fresh yeast will keep for 7-10 days in the fridge and any unused yeast can be frozen. Once defrosted you will need a larger quantity of yeast than fresh to bake with because it is slightly less active once it has been frozen, but it does still work. Fast-Acting Dried Yeast also available.
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These are a plain, natural whole grain rolled into large flakes. Add to your baking making the best flapjacks and cookies. It also makes the perfect creamy porridge.
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Porridge oats make the perfect creamy porridge or dd to your baking making delicious flapjacks and cookies.
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Basmati Rice is known for its tantalising flavour, magical aroma and delicate, fluffy texture.
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Green lentils have a slight peppery flavor and maintain a medium to firm texture making them perfect for salads and side dishes. Price per 100g
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Raisins are dried in the autumn sun without preservatives. You can eat them as an energy-boosting snack, or add them into your baking to give your cakes and bread that extra burst of flavour
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Desiccated coconut is simply coconut meat that has been grated and dried. Price per 100g
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Blancmange Vanilla Flavour Makes one pint No added sugar Vegetarian
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Banana Chips are the perfect healthy option when you crave a sweet snack, but do not want to compromise on nutritional value. Rich in potassium which is vital in controlling blood pressure. A good source of vitamin C, magnesium and manganese. High in fibre.