1. A dark, moist sugar made from sugarcane juice that is crystallized without being refined; unrefined cane sugar.
Usage: Also called muscovado sugar.; Common in Caribbean and Latin American cooking.

Examples

• The recipe calls for muscovado sugar to give the cookies a deeper, richer flavor.
• Muscovado has a higher molasses content than regular brown sugar.
• She sprinkled muscovado over the oatmeal for added sweetness and texture.
• The baker preferred muscovado for its moist consistency and caramel notes.
• You can find muscovado sugar in the specialty foods section of most grocery stores.
• Muscovado is popular in traditional Caribbean desserts and baked goods.