admin - 21 June 2023

Why Can't Caramel from Granulated Sugar Be Stirred Continuously?

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For some people, caramel is a food additive for cakes and other side dishes with a sweet taste. Generally, caramel is granulated sugar that melts and turns brown. 

But did you know that caramel has three levels in its manufacture? Some of these levels include light, medium, and dark caramel. However, if the caramel has passed these three levels, it will turn into burnt or burnt caramel.

Two methods can be implemented in making caramel: the dry method and the wet method. Usually, to make caramel using the dry form, you only need to heat the sugar without using water in a saucepan until the sugar melts on its own and turns brown.

Making caramel using the dry method must be done carefully because the melted sugar usually turns brown quickly. Sometimes the melting is uneven due to differences in hot spots in the pan during manufacturing.

Furthermore, the wet method, usually in its manufacture, requires a little water to melt the sugar. Water is also essential to even out the brown color of the caramel.

When cooking caramel using the wet method, the cooking time will be longer than the dry method. Apart from that, using the damp method makes it easy to control the level of caramel that will be made, whether light or medium.

However, did you know it's better not to stir continuously when cooking caramel? Usually, this often happens to those of you who use the wet method in making caramel.

Stirring the caramel too often will produce a rough texture and clumps forming crystals. Therefore, it's best not to mix the caramel until it changes color. When it changes color, the sugar is completely dissolved.

Apart from that, apart from knowledge of the method of making caramel, it is also necessary to put forward the main components that will be used in making the caramel itself. One of the recommendations for granulated sugar that can be used is NUSAKITA brand sugar.

NUSAKITA is one of the brands of PTPN's Indonesian subsidiary. All products produced by NUSAKITA are processed directly from the best plantations in Indonesia. In addition, NUSAKITA granulated sugar also has other advantages in terms of low prices and premium packaged products.

Please read other articles from NUSAKITA: 
https://www.nusakita.id/article/mengenal-4-jenis-gorengan-khas-jepang-yang-cocok-untuk-dicoba