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Butterscotch
Butterscotch is a mixture of butter and brown sugar boiled together. It is mostly used in the form of syrup for desserts. Butterscotch can also made into a more solid form as chips for baking or as hard candy.
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Butterscotch Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Butterscotch is known for its sweet flavor profile, typically achieved through the use of brown sugar and butter. |
| Bitter | Butterscotch may have a slight bitter undertone due to the caramelization of sugar during the cooking process. | |
| Texture | Creaminess | Butterscotch is known for its creamy texture, achieved through the use of butter and cream in the recipe. |
| Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Butterscotch is typically high in carbohydrates and fats due to the sugar and butter content. |
| Color | Caramelization | Butterscotch gets its golden brown color from the caramelization of sugar during the cooking process. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Butterscotch has a distinct aroma, usually described as rich, buttery, and caramel-like. |
| Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Butterscotch may have a slightly acidic pH due to the use of ingredients like brown sugar and vinegar in some recipes. |
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