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Rock Sugar
397
kcal / 100g
about 1659 kJ
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
0Protein
0Fat
99.3Carbs
0Fiber
Common Serving Sizes
Per 100g
397 kcal
How long to burn 397 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 397 kcal in each 100g:
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Jogging52 min
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Brisk Walking87 min
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Swimming40 min
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Cycling60 min
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Jump Rope36 min
About Rock Sugar
High-purity sucrose crystals, mainly for braising and sweet soups.
Health Benefits of Rock Sugar
Same as sugar in substance, different in form
Rock sugar is ~397 kcal per 100g, basically pure sucrose like white sugar. It's considered milder with a cleaner, less cloying sweetness. Braised pork glazed with rock sugar takes on a more vivid red and rounded sweetness - why many chefs insist on it for the caramel stage.
Mind the amount
A small lump (5-10g ≈ 20-40 kcal) is plenty for caramelising; don't over-sweeten. For traditional sweet soups like pear stew, a little rock sugar rounds the flavour, and unsweetened steamed pear is already clean and sweet enough.