Article: SWEET FACTS OF BROWN SUGAR POWER BY LISA STEVENS STAFF WRITER.(FOOD)

Q: What exactly is brown sugar? Is it really brown or is it manufactured? Also what's the difference between light brown sugar and dark brown sugar and why would you use one over the other?

A: Brown sugar is actually white sugar combined with molasses. That's why it has a soft texture, says Sharon Tyler Herbst, author of ``The Food Lover's Companion.'' The more molasses, the darker, and more intensely flavored the sugar. Use dark brown ...

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