Granulated sugar is also available in cubes or tablets of various sizes, as well as a variety of textures. Confectioners' or powdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been crushed into a fine powder with a small amount of cornstarch is added to prevent clumping. Decorating or coarse sugar has granules about four times larger than those of regular granulated sugar.
Brown sugar is white sugar combined with molasses, which gives it a soft texture.
The two most common types of brown sugar are light and dark. The lighter the brown sugar is, the more delicate the flavor. In the bar sugar is usually used to sweeten drinks and to rim glasses.