Liquid glucose in marshmallows
What does liquid glucose do for a marshmallow?
Has anyone replaced liquid glucose with golden syrup or any other syrup for that matter?
What are the effects of using alternatives for marshmallows?
I see a lot of American recipes have corn syrup as a ready alternative but this is not widely available in the UK.
Best Answer
Glucose is used to supersaturate the refined sugar. Without it, the refined sugar would crystallize after some time. We don't want our marshmallow to be like that.
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Can you use glucose instead of corn syrup for marshmallows?
Too much and you'll have a sticky, melty mess but a little can work wonders. You don't have to use honey and corn syrup though, you can use any kind of invert sugar such as glucose, golden syrup, maple syrup, agave syrup, or even molasses if you wanted to make gingerbread marshmallows!What does liquid glucose do in sweets?
Liquid glucose is used in conjunction with sugar for manufacturing flavoured candies and chocolates. It is used in the preparation of glucose biscuits. It helps keep food products soft and fresh and acts as a preservative. Hence, it is widely uses in Jams, jellies, chewing gums and canned fruits.Are marshmallows made of glucose?
Essentially though, marshmallows are made from sugar, water, and a food gum. A percentage of glucose or inverted sugar is needed for stabilization. This is beneficial because it attracts moisture and keeps the sucrose or table sugar used in the candy-making process from crystallizing.What makes marshmallows squishy and fluffy?
Gelatin is incredibly important to the process, says the American Chemical Society, because it's what gives marshmallows that fluffy, elastic, squishy texture. Food scientists say that when all the ingredients are whipped together, gelatin essentially acts to bind liquid into the mixture.How to Make Homemade Marshmallows | Homemade Marshmallows Recipe
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