黒糖

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 黒糖, read こくとう, means dark, unrefined sugar.
• Basic usage: It can be dissolved in milk or added to sweets for a rich sweetness.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A broader term
  • 砂糖 refers broadly to sugar, while 黒糖 identifies this particular unrefined sugar.
• The ingredient and its flavor
  • In the example 黒糖の深い甘み, の links the rich sweetness to the sugar it comes from.