Frozen yogurt with inverted sugar
I wanna make frozen yogurt from homemade yogurt. I heard that inverted sugar can help prevent crystallization so I want to add it to my yogurt, because I don't want rock-hard frozen yogurt and I just want to use purely just yogurt and sweeteners, no gelatin, alcohol, cream or anything else added. I have some questions:
Should I add inverted sugar at the beginning before incubation? Or after, when my yogurt is firm?
Is it ok if I use homemade inverted sugar (the version made with sugar, water and lemon juice)? Should I replace all the amount of sugar by inverted sugar? I doubt that inverted sugar is sweeter than normal sugar and corn syrup (what I can't find in the supermarket where I live unfortunately).
Thank you very much for your comments.
Best Answer
Yes, you’re right, invert sugar slows down the crystal formation and improves the texture of frozen products.
The way I use invert sugar in most frozen products is as a direct substitutue for the added sugar; for the frozen yogurt, it is no exception. You can just follow your recipe and replace the sugar with invert sugar by 80% to 100% of the weight of the original amount of the sugar.
Since the bonds between the glucose and fructose are broken, invert sugar is sweeter. It's of course a matter of taste, but I don’t think you'll notice a very big difference, even if you replace it 1:1.
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Is invert sugar better than sugar?
Nutritionally, invert sugar is similar to any other type of added sugar like table sugar or corn syrup. You should consume it sparingly, as consuming too much may contribute to negative health outcomes. If you're interested in trying invert sugar, you can purchase it online or try making it at home.Can I use invert sugar instead of corn syrup?
CAN I USE INVERT SUGAR IN PLACE OF CORN SYRUP ? Yes. Invert Sugar and Corn Syrup are very similar. They are both sweet and very smooth.Is inverted sugar good for you?
Invert sugar is a sweetener commonly used in treats and beverages thanks to its ability to retain moisture and keep a smooth texture. Invert sugar might have a flashier name, but it's nutritionally the same as table sugar and other added sweeteners.Is invert sugar the same as high fructose corn syrup?
The difference between high fructose corn syrup and invert sugar is their glucose to fructose ratio. While invert sugar has a 1:1 ratio, high fructose corn syrup goes through enzymatic processing, resulting in higher fructose percentages and lower glucose percentages.Sugar Free Frozen Yogurt
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