Sweet Flavor

Rock Sugar

About This Entry

Rock sugar is crystallized into large, irregular chunks and dissolves slowly, giving braises and teas across Chinese cooking a gentle, clean sweetness — that character pairs with Champagne.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

  • cane sugar
  • oats
  • spinach

At a Glance

Group

Sugars

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Saccharum officinarum

Scientific Classification

Display name
Rock Sugar
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Sugars
Scientific name
Saccharum officinarum

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.