Turbinado sugar is less processed than regular table sugar. Retains more of the sugar cane plants flavor and natural molasses. Cooking time is not affected. What it affected is the moisture in certain recipes. Turbinado sugar has more moisture than regular sugar. Would be best if used in cake recipes, making them rich and tender. However in doughs—like a pastry dough or cookie dough—it might not be the greatest idea to substitute one for the other. The extra moisture could throw off the recipe. Ideally should be used as a crunchy topping.