noun
coarse sugar; granulated sugar; brown sugar
Refers to sugar with large crystals, often used in Japanese sweets and cooking. Can be white or brown; context determines the type.
ざらめを使ってクッキーを作った。
I made cookies using coarse sugar.
この和菓子にはざらめがまぶしてある。
This Japanese sweet is coated with coarse sugar.