Vanilla sugar is a type of granulated sugar that is flavored with vanilla to add a touch of flavor and perfume to cooking and pastry recipes. It is obtained by crushing the crystallized sugar until it forms larger grains, then adding vanilla extract or vanilla grains to give it a vanilla flavor. Vanilla sugar is generally made from cane or sugar beet sugar, and is available in different colors, ranging from white to dark brown. White vanilla sugar is the most common and most similar to ordinary pellet sugar, while red vanilla sugar has a slightly more sweet and more pronounced taste, thanks to its caramel and vanilla flavor.