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Picture for color comparison.
Back left is the remnants of #1 syrup made from 1 kg of granulated refined cane sugar by Tate and Lyle in 500ml water acidified to about pH 2 at 70C. The mixture was then simmered and stirred for about 10 minutes, when the mixture began to slightly color and 50g of Demerarar sugar was added. The mixture was removed from the heat and stirred for a few minutes longer, then placed in cold water and partially neutralized.
To the right is Tate and Lyle Golden Syrup and far right granulated Demerara.
Front left Ragus #1, middle Ragus #2, right Ragus #3.
As seen, # 2 and 3 are similar in color, while textures and tastes are different. #3 is soft to cut with taste and texture like fudge, while #1 is hard and sweet and small pieces might break off while cutting, with #2 between them. No practical amount of Ragus #3 will make a dark beer without additions such as heavily kilned malt or Brewer's Caramel.