Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits boiled with sugar and water. It can be produced from kumquats, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, sweet oranges, bergamots and other citrus fruits, or any combination thereof.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Orange marmalade has a predominantly sweet flavor due to the sugar content used in the recipe. |
Sour | Orange marmalade also has a hint of sourness from the oranges used to make it. | |
Texture | Moisture | Orange marmalade has a thick and sticky texture with a high moisture content due to the fruit and sugar content. |
Nutritional Value | Fiber | Orange marmalade contains some amount of fiber from the fruit used in making it. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Orange marmalade has a vibrant orange color from the natural pigments in the oranges used. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Orange marmalade has a strong citrus aroma from the volatile compounds present in the oranges. |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | When heated, orange marmalade melts and becomes more fluid due to its high sugar content. |
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