Description

Flavored syrup refers to a thick, sweet, sticky liquid, consisting of a sugar base, natural or artificial flavorings, and water. The juice of a fruit or plant may be boiled with sugar until thick and sticky to prepare naturally flavored syrup. Artificial flavored syrup is made with water and an extremely large amount of dissolved sugar. The solution is heated, so more sugar can be put in than normally possible. The solution becomes super-saturated. A variety of beverages uses sweetening to offset the tartness of some juices used in the drink recipes.

Granulated sugar does not dissolve easily in cold drinks or ethyl alcohol. Since the flavored syrups are liquids, they are easily mixed with other liquids in mixed drinks, making them superior and flavorful alternatives to granulated sugar.. There are hundreds of flavors ranging from vanilla to coconut to toasted marshmallows.

Simple flavored syrup

A basic sugar-and-water syrup used to make drinks at bars. is made by stirring granulated sugar into hot water in a sauce pan until the sugar is dissolved and then cooling the solution. Generally, the ratio of sugar to water can range anywhere from 1:1 to 2:1.This type of syrup is also commonly used at coffee shops to make flavoured drinks.

Gomme syrup is an ingredient commonly used in mixed drinks or cocktails. It is also commonly used as a sweetener for ice creams or candies.

How to select

Selection of flavored syrup should strictly be as per individual preference for a particular flavor or as recipe requirements. The bottle and cans should be checked for expiry date and any signs of spoilage, bubbling, leakage or rustingV( in case of metallic cans)

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
· Flavored Syrups can be used in coffee, pancakes, waffles, tea, and other foods
· Flavored 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 flavored 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 flavored milk.

How to store

Store flavoured syrups in coloured bottles in cool and dark place.

Health benefits

· Flavoured syrups are dense in calories and sugar
· They are excellent source of energy
· They are low in fat and sodium content.