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Rohrzucker

cane sugar

noun ROHR-tsoo-ker Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Rohrzucker specifically denotes sugar derived from sugar cane (Zuckerrohr), as opposed to Rübenzucker (beet sugar). Unrefined varieties like brauner Rohrzucker retain molasses and have a caramel note. Singular only in standard use.

Examples

"Für den Sirup bevorzuge ich braunen Rohrzucker statt normalem Haushaltszucker."

Natural Translation

For the syrup I prefer brown cane sugar instead of ordinary household sugar.

Literal Translation

For the syrup prefer I brown cane-sugar instead-of normal household-sugar.

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