nectarine Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Please could some kind soul clarify the different kinds of sugar:what is 'sugar en poudre'? Is it castor sugar?And what would I ask for if I wanted icing sugar?Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You're right: sucre en poudre is castor sugar.Sucre glace (a patisser) is icing sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If I am correct 'sucre en poudre' is normal sugar. I do not think that castor sugar, which is a finer grade, exists in France. You may have to use 'sucre en poudre' and whizz it in the blender for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nell Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If you go to the supermarket, I think I am right in saying most of the large chains sell sugar by the make "Beghin Say"... If you look on the box of sucre poudre I think you will find that is also says "caster sugar" in smaller print underneath - Well it does on my box from the Auchan ..... Could be wrong but I thought ordinary sugar was sold in cubes (in boxes) or sold in bags like the UK. Specialist sugar comes mainly in a box or these new plastic cartons with a pouring spout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 UK Caster Sugar (castor oil [:)])France Sucre en poudreFeinzucker,krystalsuiker,zucchero semolato,azucar en polvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 caster sugar (also castor sugar) • noun Brit. finely granulated white sugar. — ORIGIN because suitable for sprinkling from a castor.Source: Compact Oxford English Dictionary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 [quote user="Âme"]caster sugar(also castor sugar) • noun Brit. finely granulated white sugar. — ORIGIN because suitable for sprinkling from a castor.Source: Compact Oxford English Dictionary[/quote]http://www.ochef.com/947.htm[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 asked question on 'qui veut chatter' thread and clair supplied the answer. It seems Béghin make an extra fine sugar [sucre extra fin] - (in between sucre en poudre and sucre glace - which would be the equivalent of castor sugar. Link on that thread (with great recipes too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The packet of sucre fin or extra fin I bought in Intermarche had castor sugar also on it, so yes, it is findable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudding Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sucre en poudre is the nearest caster sugar (weight of grains etc) Sucre extra fine is a nice alterative to sucre en poudre on top of cakes etcsucre glace is icing sugarSucre cristel is Granulated sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicandJo Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Carrefour sell caster sugar too - can't remember the brand but it comes in a container similar to the cardboard orange juice containers we are all used to.Says 'Caster Sugar' on the back of the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicandJo Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just checked the box - 'Saint Louis' sucre en poudre.Says Caster Sugar in 8 languages on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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