Densities of Simple Sugar Syrups

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La Varenne Pratique

By Anne Willan

Published 1989

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Simple syrups are often defined according to their density, that is, the concentration of sugar relative to water. Density is measured on a scale of 1,000 to 1,400, using a saccharometer.
proportion density measure use
2 lb/1 kg sugar to 2 qt/2L 1,140 soaking babas
2 lb/1 kg sugar to 1 qt/1 L 1,200 moistening génoise; making candied fruit
2 lb/1 kg sugar to 3 cups/750 ml water 1,260 basic syrup for sorbets

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