Confections Flashcards
What fault occurs if water is not boiled out of confections?
The finished product will be sticky.
What fault will occur if citric acid is added too early in the candy-making process?
Citric Acid should only be added once the sugar is slightly cool or else it will burn and the final product will taste lousy.
What are the 4 types of sugar confections?
- Crystalline
- Non-Crystalline
- Aerated
- Jelly
What does it mean if a sugar confection is crystalline?
Crystalline sugar confections included the formation of crystals during cooking.
What are 2 examples of crystalline confections?
~ Fondant Confections
~ Fudge
~ Dragees (candy coating)
What is a non-crystalline confection?
A confection that lacks the formation of crystals during the cooking process.
What are 2 examples of non-crystalline confections?
~ Hard Candies
~ Brittles
~ Caramels
~ Toffee
What is an aerated candy?
A confection that consists of a stable foam.
What are 2 examples of aerated confections?
~ Marshmallow
~ Nougat
What is a jelly confection?
a supersaturated solution with a binding agent such as gelatin, pectin, or agar.
What are 2 examples of jelly confections?
~ Gummy Bears
~ Swedish Berries
What is Pectin?
A polysaccharide obtained from plants that will gelatinize in the presence of heat and acid.
What is Agar?
A thermoreversible gelling agent extracted from carious seaweed and red algae.
