Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar – 4 lb Resealable Bag
Our Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar is made from premium quality cane sugar, refined to deliver consistent sweetness and reliable results in every recipe. Whether you’re baking cookies, sweetening your morning coffee, or creating homemade jams, our pure granulated sugar dissolves evenly and performs beautifully across all your kitchen creations.
We package our sugar in a sturdy 4 lb resealable bag that keeps your sugar fresh and free-flowing between uses. The convenient pour spout makes measuring easy, while the resealable zipper protects against moisture and clumping. At 800 calories per cup, our sugar provides the energy and sweetness your recipes demand without additives or artificial ingredients – just pure, simple sweetness you can trust.
What makes our sugar special
Pure Cane Sugar Quality & Refining
We source our Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar from premium sugar cane, carefully refined to remove impurities while preserving the natural sweetness you expect. Our refining process creates uniform crystals that measure consistently and dissolve evenly, giving you reliable results whether you’re creaming butter for cookies or dissolving sugar into iced tea.
The fine granulation of our sugar makes it ideal for all-purpose use in your kitchen. Each crystal is sized to blend smoothly into batters, dissolve completely in liquids, and cream perfectly with fats. Unlike coarser sugars, our granulated sugar incorporates quickly without leaving gritty texture in delicate desserts like meringues or custards.
Packaging Design & Freshness Protection
Resealable 4 lb Bag
Our Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar comes in a thoughtfully designed 4 lb bag that balances convenience with freshness protection. The resealable zipper closure creates an airtight seal after each use, preventing moisture from entering and keeping your sugar free-flowing for months. The bag stands upright in your pantry, taking up minimal shelf space while remaining easy to access.
Pour Spout Convenience
The integrated pour spout lets you measure sugar directly into measuring cups or add it to recipes without mess. The controlled flow prevents over-pouring and waste, while the spout’s position keeps sugar away from the zipper seal to maintain closure integrity. When you’re finished, simply fold the spout closed and seal the zipper to lock in freshness.
Baking & Cooking Applications
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar serves as the foundation for countless recipes in your kitchen. In baking, sugar does more than sweeten – it creates structure in cakes, adds tenderness to cookies, and helps achieve golden-brown crusts through caramelization. The consistent crystal size ensures accurate measurements, which is critical for recipes where sugar ratios affect texture and rise.
For beverage sweetening, our sugar dissolves completely in both hot and cold liquids. It sweetens coffee and tea without leaving sediment, and it creates smooth simple syrups for cocktails and lemonades when heated with water. The neutral flavor profile enhances other ingredients without competing with delicate flavors.
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Common Questions About Great Value Sugar
Our 4 lb bag contains approximately 9 cups of granulated sugar. Since sugar weighs about 7 ounces per cup, the 64-ounce bag yields enough sugar for multiple baking projects. Keep in mind that proper measuring technique – spooning sugar into the cup and leveling rather than scooping – ensures accuracy.
For reference, most cookie recipes use 1-2 cups of sugar, while cakes typically require 1.5-3 cups depending on size. The 4 lb bag provides excellent value for regular bakers and families who use sugar daily.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar contains 16 calories per teaspoon (4 grams) and 800 calories per cup (200 grams). Each tablespoon provides 48 calories. These values are consistent with all pure granulated sugars, as calories come entirely from the carbohydrate content.
Our sugar contains no fat, protein, or sodium – just pure carbohydrates from cane sugar. When calculating nutritional values for recipes, use these standard measurements to determine the sugar contribution to your finished dishes.
Yes, our Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar works excellently for candy making, caramel, and other confections that require precise sugar behavior. The consistent crystal size ensures even melting and predictable caramelization temperatures, which is critical for successful candy making.
The purity of our sugar – with no additives or anti-caking agents – means it melts cleanly without burning or creating off-flavors. Whether you’re making hard candy, fudge, caramel sauce, or toffee, our sugar provides the reliable performance you need for consistent results every time.
After opening, keep your Great Value sugar in the original resealable bag with the zipper fully closed, or transfer it to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat sources, and strong-smelling foods. Proper storage maintains the free-flowing texture and prevents clumping.
Avoid storing sugar in humid areas like above the dishwasher or near the stove. If your sugar does harden from moisture exposure, you can restore it by breaking apart clumps or placing a slice of bread in the container overnight to redistribute moisture. Properly stored sugar has an indefinite shelf life and won’t spoil.
Our Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar is standard white granulated sugar and can be substituted equally for any recipe calling for white sugar, granulated sugar, or cane sugar. Use cup-for-cup replacement in all baking and cooking applications.
However, don’t substitute granulated sugar directly for brown sugar, powdered sugar, or specialty sugars without adjusting your recipe, as these have different moisture contents, textures, and behaviors. For brown sugar needs, try our Great Value Light Brown Sugar, and for frostings, use our Great Value Powdered Sugar for best results.
Yes, Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar is naturally gluten-free, as it’s made from sugar cane with no grain-derived ingredients. It’s also kosher certified and suitable for vegan diets, as no animal products are used in processing. The sugar contains no common allergens like dairy, eggs, nuts, or soy.
However, sugar is a simple carbohydrate, so it may not be suitable for low-carb, ketogenic, or diabetic diets without medical guidance. For individuals monitoring sugar intake, always consult with healthcare providers about appropriate consumption levels for your specific dietary needs.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar is made from sugar cane, though chemically, refined cane sugar and beet sugar are identical – both are 99.9% pure sucrose. Some bakers prefer cane sugar for candy making and delicate baking applications, as they believe it provides more consistent results.
Our cane sugar undergoes careful refining to remove impurities while maintaining the neutral, clean sweetness expected in a premium granulated sugar. Whether you’re baking, cooking, or sweetening beverages, our cane sugar delivers reliable performance across all applications without any aftertaste or unexpected behavior.