Description

Chocolate syrup refers to a thick, sweet, sticky liquid, consisting of cocoa powder, corn syrup, sugar base, natural or artificial flavorings, and water. Chocolate syrup is a type of condiment that is usually added to food to increase the chocolate. In addition to common uses of chocolate syrup (over ice cream, mixed in milk) the syrup's consistency lends itself to being a toast spread-saturating it but not soaking through.

How to select

Chocolate syrup is readily available in the market under different brand names like Hersheys, Bosco, etc. They are usually packaged in plastic bottles which can be easily squeezed before using or in cans for home use. The bottle and cans should be checked for expiry date and any signs of spoilage, bubbling, leakage or rusting( in case of metallic cans) should be avoided.

Culinary uses

· Adding a shot of syrup can really add flavour and some texture to your basic cup of coffee or tea. There is practically no limits to the tastes you can experiment with
· Chocolate Syrups can be used in milkshake, coffee, pancakes, waffles, tea, and other foods
· Chocolate syrups can also be used to make the increasingly popular Frappes.
· They can be used to make cocktails or as a mixer with other alcoholic beverages.
· The chocolate syrup can be added to a wide variety of foods, and is often used as a topping for various desserts, such as ice cream or mixed with milk to make chocolate flavored milk.

How to store

Store chocolate syrups in coloured bottles in cool and dark place. They may also be refrigerated in plastic containers.

Health benefits

· Chocolate syrups are dense in calories and sugar
· They are excellent source of energy
· They are low in fat and sodium content.
· For calorie conscious, chocolate syrups with sugar free would be a better choice.
Glycemic index-
High(70 and above)