Demerara Sugar is a light brown color raw cane sugar, often used to sweeten coffee. It is named after Demerara, in Guyana. It is now produced in Jamaica, Malawi and Mauritius. It has large sparkling golden brown crystals and a crunchy texture.

Demerara Sugar can be used for baking, particularly for crumbles, cheesecake bases, flapjacks and biscuits. Store demerara sugar so it is dry, or it will go hard.