Product FAQs
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 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 Tate & Lyle sugars and syrups suitable for vegetarians?
All of our sugar products are suitable for vegetarians.
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Does sugar go out of date?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.