Dulces y Endulzantes

Crispy caramelized chunks

Crispy caramelized chunks
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Ingredient Information

Name

Crispy caramelized chunks

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Crunchy caramelized chunks are small fragments of sugar that have been heated until melted and turned a deep golden color, then hardened into a brittle and crunchy texture. This ingredient is commonly used in baking and dessert decoration to add a sweet touch and a crunchy contrast.

The caramelization process, originating from the heating of sugar, is a traditional technique that has been used in various culinary cultures around the world. In Hispanic American cuisine, these chunks are especially used to decorate cakes, ice creams, flans, and other desserts, in addition to adding texture to sweet dishes.

Properties: Crunchy caramelized chunks are primarily a source of simple sugars. They provide texture and intense sweet flavor without adding moisture to the dish, making them ideal for contrasting with soft creams or ice creams. They contain no fats or proteins and should be consumed in moderation due to their high caloric content from sugar.

In different regions of Hispanic America, crunchy caramelized chunks may have various names, including: broken caramel, hard caramel pieces, or simply crunchy caramel. The latter term is very common in baking to indicate small pieces that are used both as decoration and as an ingredient to provide crunchiness.

Nutritional Properties

1.5g
fiber
10mcg
folate
120mg
potassium
60g
sugars
450
calories
0mcg
lycopene
1g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
15g
total fats
75g
carbohydrates

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