Praline (US /ˈpreɪliːn/; UK /ˈprɑːliːn/) is a form of confectionery containing at a minimum nuts and sugar; cream is a common third ingredient.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Hazelnut praline has a sweet flavor profile due to the presence of sugar in the praline coating. |
Texture | Creaminess | Hazelnut praline has a creamy texture from the smooth and rich hazelnut filling. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Hazelnut praline is rich in macronutrients such as fats and carbohydrates from the hazelnuts and sugar used in the recipe. |
Micronutrients | Hazelnut praline may contain micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals from the hazelnuts used in the filling. | |
Color | Maillard Reaction | Hazelnut praline may have a golden brown color on the surface from the Maillard reaction during the cooking process. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Hazelnut praline has a distinct aroma from the roasted hazelnuts and caramelized sugar used in the recipe. |
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