tong4 fan2糖粉
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Yaletòhng fán
Definition
Caster sugar or superfine sugar; finely ground white sugar used in baking.
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How it's used
Bakers prefer this ingredient because its fine texture creates a smoother consistency in batters and doughs compared to coarser sugars. It dissolves rapidly in liquids, making it ideal for delicate desserts that require quick incorporation. While often confused with icing sugar, it lacks the anti-caking agents like cornstarch found in powdered varieties.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
You need to use caster sugar for this cake, don't use granulated sugar.
Related words
Common phrases
a bag of caster sugar
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 糖霜, which is icing or powdered sugar; 糖霜 contains starch and is used for dusting or frosting, whereas 糖粉 is strictly for baking and dissolving.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
