Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rapadura
Noun
rah-pah-DOO-rah
Definition
A type of unrefined sugar made from sugarcane juice.
Examples
- In Brazil, rapadura is often used in traditional recipes and is favored for its natural sweetness.
- She prefers rapadura over white sugar for her coffee due to its unique flavor.
- Many people enjoy desserts made with rapadura during the festive season.
Meaning
Rapadura is typically produced by boiling down fresh sugarcane juice until it solidifies, resulting in a solid block of sugar. It retains its molasses content, giving it a distinctive flavor and a rich, amber color.
Synonyms
- brown sugar
- palm sugar
- jaggery