Cane sugar, primarily sucrose, is derived from the sugarcane or sugar beet through a refining process that involves crushing the plant, extracting juice, and crystallizing it. Brown sugar is essentially refined cane sugar with molasses added back in, giving it moisture and a distinct flavor; it also contains small amounts of minerals. Powdered sugar, or confectioners' sugar, is made by grinding granulated sugar into a fine powder, often with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. Chemically, all three types are primarily composed of sucrose, but their physical properties, such as texture and moisture content, differ due to their processing methods.
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