Any reason I can't use this for white sugar?
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No reason that I can think of. Works great to keep brown sugar from clumping and drying out, so should be great for white sugar as clumping and drying out normally are not a problem there.
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You might find something cheaper for sugar--which, even if it clumps a bit (i.e. rarely) is no problem with lumps disappearing with about one motion w/a spoon or fork. In my review, I state that I use mine to keep bread fresh in both frige and freezer.
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I have only used the "no sugar added" variety. I would urge you to try that if sugar is a concern.
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my understanding i'ts a smaller granual sugar. "floss sugar". i have not tried regular sugar. but I am sure you can get something that will work without going the more expense route. good luck
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No you cannot. It's a white powder similar to tapioca starch, good mainly as a binder in baked goods.
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I wouldn't. The screen mesh is not as fine as regular flour sifter. It does not work well either for say just dusting powdered sugar on a cake. Mesh is too big. My recommendation, stick to an actual sifter.
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Robert I have not put sugar in the kettle. The research I did indicated that none of these types of units should you use sugar. Sorry I couldn't help but it is a great little unit and my kids use it daily.
709115
I'm not using it for sugar so I don't know the answer to that. I have Tupperware canisters for my sugar. Sorry
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I've sifted brown sugar with white sugar, and it worked. This sifter does the job, but is not as good as the old-time sifters: smaller volume and the crank does not turn easily (at least for me).
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I don't really know, I never tried. I am not sure what the maximum temperature usage for this item is compared to the required boiling point for sugar to turn into hard candy. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. Please be aware that even though the item is reasonably priced it will take a few weeks to arrive because the seller is not in this country.
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I definitely would recommend this item but I cannot answer about the brown sugar as have not tried but see no reason why it would not work!
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I use it to make green/white tea at 185 degrees that should be hot enough to dissolve sugar I believe.
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I believe it would be fine. I use the container that was designated for flour because I wanted more sugar at my finger tips. I use smaller ones for brown sugar and confectioner sugar. They seal well and you can see how much you have left when you put it away.
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I don't think so - you'd want a finer mesh. I use a small sieve. This is really for salt or possibly granulated sugar.
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You can use granulated sugar...look on utube for demo videos & ideas, so helpful!
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Yes, I found this sugar very coarse. I had wanted to use this on Snowflake cookies last Christmas to have them "glisten" and ended up smashing them with my rolling pin since they were to chunky for what I needed. I hope this helps you.
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I was asked to respond to your question, but all of the previous responses are great. Follow Steven Raybell's response if the sugar water is not going down to the base. Great answers so you should not have anymore problems.
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I don't think this is supposed to be used to make a syrup. It is similar to pure vanilla extract for flavoring in baking. The quality is very good. Perhaps you could try pure maple syrup??