Invert sugar and neutro

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Kinga.

Inverted sugar is an ingredient with multiple functions in cooking and pastry. It adds moisture, improves texture, enhances flavors, and delays sugar crystallization, making it especially useful in ice cream making, baking, and confectionery.

It is a mixture of glucose and fructose, obtained by breaking down sucrose (common sugar) through a hydrolysis process. This can be achieved by adding an acid (such as citric acid) or using the enzyme invertase.

In some recipes, inverted sugar is essential and cannot be substituted without affecting the final result.

However, if you have trouble finding it, here’s a homemade inverted sugar recipe you can easily make.

Homemade Inverted Sugar Recipe

Ingredients:

375 g sugar

150 ml mineral water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 level teaspoon baking soda

A kitchen thermometer

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix, making sure no sugar granules remain on the sides.

2. Heat over medium-high heat and monitor the temperature with the thermometer. Once it reaches 100°C (212°F), remove from the heat.

3. Let it cool until it reaches 50°C (122°F), which should take about 15 minutes. At this point, add the baking soda and stir well.

4. As it cools, a whitish layer may form on the surface. Remove it with a spoon. Once completely cool, transfer it to a clean, airtight glass jar.

Storage:

Stored in a sterilized airtight glass jar, it can last up to 12 months in the refrigerator.

With regard to stabilizers, the ones used in the recipes are from the Sosa brand.

For cream-based ice creams:

Procrema 100 Frío/Caliente Natur: Works in both hot and cold processes and naturally stabilizes the mixture.

For sorbets:

Prosorbet 100 Frío Natur: For sorbets made using a cold process.

Prosorbet 5 Caliente Natur: For sorbets prepared using a hot process.

If this brand is difficult to find in your area, you can check the manufacturer’s online information and look for a stabilizer with similar characteristics.

We hope this information is helpful.

Best regards!