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Caramel (/ ˈ k ær ə m ɛ l / or / ˈ k ɑːr m əl / [1] [2]) is a confectionery product made by heating a range of sugars. It is used as a flavoring in puddings and desserts, as a filling in bonbons or candy bars, or as a topping for ice cream and custard. The process of caramelization consists of heating sugar slowly to around 170 °C (340 ...
Cotton candy, also known as candy floss (candyfloss) and fairy floss, is a spun sugar confection that resembles cotton. It is made by heating and liquefying sugar, and spinning it centrifugally through minute holes, causing it to rapidly cool and re-solidify into fine strands. [1] It usually contains small amounts of flavoring or food coloring. [2]
In the late 19th century and especially the early 20th century, industrial candy making was almost exclusively a masculine affair, and home-based candy making was a feminine affair. [3] Candy was considered sweet and dainty, so making it at home, giving it away to friends, and perhaps selling small amounts in the local area, conformed with the ...
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Hi-Chew candies are individually wrapped in logo-stamped foil or plain white wax paper (depending on the localization). Konpeitō: This sugar candy was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and is a small toffee sphere (5 mm in diameter) with a pimply surface, made from sugar, water, and flour, in a variety of colors.
Cappi Thompson/Getty Images. Best For: baked goods and sauces or marinades for savory dishes Brown sugar starts off much the same as white sugar (i.e., it comes from the cane) but instead of being ...
In 1851, confectioners began to use a revolving steam pan to assist in boiling sugar. This transformation meant that the candy maker was no longer required to continuously stir the boiling sugar. The heat from the surface of the pan was also much more evenly distributed and made it less likely the sugar would burn.
Tips for Making Lebanese Desserts. Use natural sweeteners.Instead of processed sugar, choose sweeteners like honey, date syrup, or even whole dates.