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Is Sugar A Wet Ingredient?

Many baking ingredients call for mixing wet and dry ingredients. For the experienced baker, it’s a no-brainer. But if you are starting out, you might get confused by some ingredients that are not as clear-cut. For example, sugar. Is sugar a wet ingredient? What makes sugar a wet ingredient? What does it do? We’re here to answer the questions that have been on your mind. So, let’s get into it! Is sugar a wet ingredient? Technically, no. Sugar is solid, and it is neither damp nor moist. However, when baking using the “muffin method,” sugar is mixed as a wet…

Does Sugar Dissolve in Oil, Olive & Coconut Oils

Oil is the second most widely used liquid next to the water, finding applications in cooking, health and beauty, furniture and interior decoration, etc. But unlike water, oil is not a universal solvent; that is, it cannot dissolve a wide range of solutes or substances. For instance, have you ever wondered what will happen if you try to mix sugar with oil the way you add sugar to your tea (which is predominantly water)? Or what if you want to try a new recipe that tells you to dissolve sugar in olive oil or any other vegetable oil? Does sugar…

Is Gatorade Better Than Soda and Water?

Gatorade is a famous brand of sports drink produced by PepsiCo, marketed in bottles as a ready-to-drink beverage and in powdered form to mix with water. It was originally based on oral rehydration therapy and is basically composed of water, salt, sugar, flavoring agents, and coloring agents. As the official sports drink of the National Football League (NFL), Gatorade has become even more popular. From advertisements by the manufacturers, one can easily believe that it is a much-needed “healthy” drink that replenishes your lost energy, especially when you are involved in sporting activities or rigorous exercise. Irrespective of its popularity…