Monday, November 1, 2010

Corn Syrup (물엿=MulYeot)


Corn syrup is made from cornstarch, and composed mainly of glucose. A series of two enzymatic reactions are used to convert the corn starch to corn syrup. Its major use is in commercially-prepared foods as a thickener and for its moisture-retaining (humectant) properties which keep foods moist and help to maintain freshness. Because of its mild sweetness, corn syrup may be used in conjunction with highly-intense sweeteners. Corn syrup is used to soften texture, add volume, prohibit crystallization, and enhance flavor.

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  • Use:
    Seasoning, Sauce
  • Storage:
    Keep in the cabinet.
  • Short Korean lesson:
    MulYeot (물엿)=Corn Syrup

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