Here are the answers to some of the questions we are commonly asked about Tate & Lyle Sugars. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact us - we'll be happy to help.
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups suitable for vegetarians?
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups suitable for vegans?
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups GM free?
What procedure is undertaken for Kosher labelling?
Why are there E numbers in some of your sugars and syrups?
How much Tate & Lyle Light Cane should I use when baking?
How do you measure Golden Syrup?
How do you stop Tate & Lyle Royal Icing Sugar from going hard?
How do you know how long to boil jam?
Which sugar should I use for making jam?
What if my Golden Syrup has crystals in it?
Where does demerara sugar get its name from?
Is Golden Syrup the same as treacle?
What's the difference between jam and preserving sugar
Why is there a picture of a lion with bees on the Lyle's Golden Syrup logo?
How can I find some recipes using sugar / syrup?
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups suitable for vegetarians?
All of our sugar products are suitable for vegetarians.
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups suitable for vegans?
All of our sugars and syrups are suitable for vegans, except is Tate & Lyle Traditional Royal Icing Sugar, which contains egg white.
Are Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups GM free?
We have an agreement with our suppliers that we will take only raw sugar extracted only from non-genetically modified cane.
Are your products Kosher?
We currently hold Kosher Certification for: Tate & Lyle Granulated Sugar, Tate & Lyle Caster Sugar, Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar, Tate & Lyle Fondant Icing Sugar, Tate & Lyle Traditional Royal Icing, Dark Brown Soft Sugar, Light Brown Soft Sugar, Tate & Lyle Demerara Sugar, Tate & Lyle Organic Demerara Sugar, Tate & Lyle Sugar Cubes, Lyle's Golden Syrup, Lyle's Golden Syrup Pouring, Lyle's Black Treacle, and Lyle's Squeezy Syrups.
What procedure is undertaken for Kosher labelling?
The London Beth Din audits our premises and production procedures annually and issues certification on the basis of this audit.
Why are there E numbers in some of your sugars and syrups?
Tate & Lyle strives to produce sugars and syrups containing natural ingredients. In some instances, we have added products that carry an E number to enhance performance. Currently E330 (citric acid) is added to Jam Sugar and Traditional Royal Icing Sugar to ensure an adequate set and to improve flavour. Citric acid is found in living organisms and is a normal intermediate product in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Anti caking agent E554 is used in Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar to absorb moisture from the air, so that your sugar will not be lumpy or hard in texture.
Does sugar go out of date?
Sugar is a natural preservative and does not deteriorate under suitable storage conditions. Crystalline sugar products will, if suitably stored, remain wholesome almost indefinitely. Under some conditions brown sugars may go hard, but they can be returned to their original consistency by placing in a bowl covered with a damp cloth overnight.
How much Tate & Lyle Light Cane should I use when baking?
Tate & Lyle Light Cane is 33% lighter than regular sugar, but has the same volume. This means that if you measure your ingredients by weight (eg 100g/4oz) you should use 33% less Light Cane (so use 66g/2.6oz). If you measure your ingredients by volume (eg 1 cup) then you should contine to use the same volume of Light Cane (so still 1 cup).
How do you measure Golden Syrup?
The easiest way is to use a tablespoon. 1 tablespoon = 1 oz or 25g.
How do you stop Tate & Lyle Royal Icing Sugar from going hard?
Simply place it in an airtight container.
How do you know how long to boil jam?
Boiling time will vary in jam recipes according to the moisture content in the original fruit and the vigorousness of the boiling. The best test is to take a little of the boiling jam and put it on a cold saucer. Leave it a few seconds to cool, then push it with your finger, if it wrinkles then it has set, and you no longer have to boil the jam.
Which sugar should I use for making jam?
For most jams, we recommend using Tate & Lyle Jam Sugar, which has extra pectin and citric acid to ensure a perfect set. Register now and you can use our recipe database which contains some delicious recipes for home-made jam.
What if my Golden Syrup has crystals in it?
The syrup is still fine to use - to remove the crystals stand the open tin in a pan of hot water and keep stirring until crystals dissolve.
Where does demerara sugar get its name from?
Demerara in Guyana gave its name to demerara sugar. But unlike Champagne, for example, the name demerara does not define its origin, but simply a type of golden sugar. Today, we get our demerara sugar from Mauritius and organic demerara sugar from Paraguay.
Is Golden Syrup the same as treacle?
No, they're very different in taste, texture and appearance, but in some parts of the UK, especially in the north of England, Golden Syrup is regarded as treacle and treacle tarts are made with golden syrup.
What's the difference between jam and preserving sugar?
Jam sugar contains added pectin and citric acid to ensure a good quality set even with the minimum of boiling. Preserving sugar contains no additives and dissolves more slowly than the standard granulated, reducing the risk of burning. It also allows any impurities to rise for easy skimming, so giving a brighter clearer set.
Why is there a picture of a lion with bees on the Lyle's Golden Syrup logo?
In the Bible, in Judges, Chapter 14, Samson kills a lion and later sees that a swarm of bees had formed a comb of honey in the carcass. Samson then turned this into a riddle: "Out of the eater came forth meat and out of the strong came forth sweetness". While no one is sure why this quotation was chosen, we do know that such a quotation would have greatly appealed to the deeply religious Abram Lyle.
How can I find some recipes using sugar / syrup?
There are lots of wonderful recipes only a few clicks away. Once you've registered here, you'll have access to seductive starters, sumptuous puddings and some seasonal favourites.
Where can I buy Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups ?
A list of retailers is shown underneath each product in Our Products. Please note that we cannot guarantee that each store will have every product, and that there are many more retailers than we could list here who also stock our products.
I am a wholesaler - can I buy direct?
Please contact Tate & Lyle customer services on 020 7540 1117, or write to sugarorders@tateandlyle.com quoting your name, business name, business address and telephone number.
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