• Type of confectionary composed of large sugar crystals compiled together
• Rock sugar comes in a variety of colours such as varying tones of yellow of clear (as pictured above)
• It is more natural and not as sweet as granulated sugar
• Often used in Chinese desserts

How do I prepare it?

• Preparation is not needed, simply use as is out of the bag
• You may need to break it up into smaller pieces

Where can I buy this?

• In any supermarket, they come prepackaged in bags
• You can also purchase this from wet marts in Hong Kong in bulk

What is the cost?

• You can purchase this for around $15 - $20 CAD / pound

Any benefits?

• Rock sugar is said to be a healthier substitute for granulated, processed sugar
• It is more natural than refined sugar

Any precautions?

• Over consumption can lead to fatigue and imbalance of sugar in the blood and potentially cause diabetes
• Use sugar in moderation

Our family’s concept of healthy and delicious soups excludes sugar.  I never put sugar into my soups as there is enough from the dried fruit that you’re using as your soup base.  This is required if you are boiling a sweet soup - that I call dessert.