Is granulated sugar the same as white sugar?

Yes, granulated sugar and white sugar generally refer to the exact same product in kitchen terminology. Granulated sugar is refined white sugar that has been crystallized into small, uniform grains, making it the standard table sugar used in homes and commercial baking.

It is derived from either sugar cane or sugar beets and is 99.9% pure sucrose. However, “white sugar” can occasionally serve as an umbrella term that includes other refined white sugar varieties, such as superfine (caster) sugar or powdered (confectioner’s) sugar. Unless specified otherwise, any recipe calling for white sugar refers to standard granulated sugar.