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Sugar
Sugar sweetens, but in these recipes it does more: it browns and balances the soy-based braises and marinades in Korean tofu, Sichuan fish and Cantonese ribs, feeds the ferment in homebrew kombucha, and gives cakes and cookies a tender crumb. In savoury dishes, a small pinch rounds off salt and acidity.
32 recipes use this ingredient
Sugar
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 394 kcal |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Sugar to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Do not add sugar to your baby's food or cooking water.
9–11 months
Not at this age
Still do not add sugar to food or cooking water.
12–24 months
Not at this age
Keep added sugar to a minimum to help prevent tooth decay.
Watch out for
- Go easyunder 24 months
Added sugar risks tooth decay and is not needed. Fruit juice counts.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (17-063). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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