Standard Refined Sugar has been refined and washed, leaving it with a white appearance and no molasses flavor. Made by first removing the film from raw sugar that gives its brown color, standard refined sugar undergoes a process called affination. The sugar is dissolved in water, and filtered until it becomes a clear, colorless liquid. Crystals are formed once the liquid is evaporated, and then spun in a centrifuge until the sugar flows from the machine into the drying drums. Heated air in the drums absorb most of the remaining moisture, thereby producing a pure, white refined sugar. Because of its high level of sweetness, it is commonly used in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, juices, ice cream, pastries, condiments and sauces.