A thick, viscous, clear syrup (also known as liquid glucose) used to sweeten and also for its anticrystallisation properties in ice cream and sorbets. It is obtained from starch and is used widely in commercial food production through to smaller restaurant and pastry kitchens as well as domestically. It is available from supermarkets, specialist food ingredient stores and online.
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