Sweeteners Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a natural sweetener?

• Honey

• Maple Syrup

• Sugar

• Artificial Sweetener

White sugar is made from which of the following?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Sugar cane or sugar beet

• Rice

Which country is believed to have first discovered that sugar cane can be crystallized?

• China

• India

• Egypt

• Brazil

What is the primary reason white sugar is preferred for baking?

• It is less sweet than brown sugar

• It does not clump together

• It is more expensive

• It is healthier

Approximately how much white sugar is produced worldwide each year?

• 100 million tons

• 200 million tons

• 300 million tons

• 400 million tons

What is brown sugar made from?

• White sugar and honey

• White sugar and molasses

• White sugar and syrup

• White sugar and caramel

Why is brown sugar highly valued in cooking?

• It preserves food

• It adds flavor to cakes, cookies, and breads

• It is less sweet than white sugar

• It is healthier than white sugar

What happens to the color of brown sugar as it becomes more refined?

• It becomes darker

• It becomes lighter

• It becomes red

• It stays the same

Can brown sugar replace white sugar in recipes?

• Only in drinks

• No, it cannot

• Yes, it can

• Only in baking bread

What is one reason brown sugar is often used to make glazes and gravies?

• It is less sweet than white sugar.

• It caramelizes faster and easier than refined sugar.

• It contains no calories.

• It is cheaper than white sugar.