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Domino Sugar, Light Brown
Cooking & Baking
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Domino Sugar, Light Brown

Domino
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
8g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Domino Light Brown Sugar (16 oz) occupies a familiar corner of the grocery baking aisle, stocked beside white and powdered sugars, molasses, flour, baking mixes and vanilla extract. Home bakers spotting the warm brown pouch immediately think of cookies, blondies, crumble toppings and weekday pancakes — any recipe that benefits from a soft caramel note. It’s positioned as a dependable, mainstream pantry staple: Domino’s branding leans on tradition and reliability rather than gourmet or artisanal cachet, speaking to home cooks, parents and casual bakers who want predictable results. The label emphasizes “Brown Cane Sugar,” a single-ingredient claim that can lend a modest “natural” halo without organic certification or health claims; packaging is straightforward, family-friendly and not aimed at children specifically. In processing terms this is a processed culinary ingredient — essentially cane sugar with retained or reintroduced molasses that gives it color and flavor. Sensory details are immediate: moist, fine to medium granules that readily pack when measured, a soft, slightly sticky texture, and a buttery, caramel aroma when scooped. Typical rituals include packing it into a measuring cup for brown sugar recipes, creaming with butter for cookies, or sprinkling on oatmeal and coffee. In American grocery culture it’s a small but essential flavor enhancer that appears in holiday baking carts and everyday pantry restocks alike — the kind of inexpensive, reliable product households buy by habit for both celebratory baking and weekday comfort cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tsp
Servings per Container: 57
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars8g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Brown, Cane, Sugar..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient (cane sugar with molasses), placed in NOVA group 2 because it is not an unprocessed food nor an ultra-processed product but a refined ingredient used in home cooking.

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Common Questions about Domino Sugar, Light Brown

The healthiness of Light Brown Sugar really depends on your perspective and how much you’re using! It’s definitely a source of sugar, providing about 8 grams per 2 teaspoons, which is on the higher side if you’re watching your sugar intake. In moderation, it can be a tasty addition to your baking, but it’s always good to balance it with other nutrient-rich foods.

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