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loaf sugar

/ˈləʊf ˌʃʊɡər/

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/ˈləʊf ˌʃʊɡər/formalculinaryobsolete
  • ruТрадиционная форма сахара, отлитая в виде твердого конусообразного блока, от которого откалывали кусочки для использования. Эта форма сахара в настоящее время в значительной степени устарела и была заменена гранулированным и кусковым сахаром.

A traditional form of sugar that was molded into a solid cone-shaped block, from which pieces were broken off for use. This form of sugar is now largely obsolete, having been replaced by granulated and cubed sugar.

  1. Sugar in a solid blockB2formal

    Refined sugar that has been pressed into a solid, cone-shaped block, which was historically common before granulated sugar became widely available.

    ruСахар в твердом блоке

    • In the 19th century, people would buy a loaf of sugar and break off pieces as needed.
    • The recipe called for a small piece of loaf sugar to sweeten the tea.
    • Antique shops sometimes sell old loaf sugar molds.