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    Isomalt and Other Sugar Decor

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    Perhaps this is why

     

    Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol, used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties. It has only a small impact on blood sugar levels and does not promote tooth decay, i.e. is toothfriendly. Its energy value is 2 kcal/g, half that of sugars.[1] However, like most sugar alcohols, it carries a risk of gastric distress, including flatulence and diarrhea, when consumed in large quantities. (Wikipedia)

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    Homemade Marshmallows: Recipes & Tips (Part 3)

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    The following was posted in Homemade Marshmallows: Recipes & Tips (Part 2) by PLK

     

     


     

    ETA: I just had another idea. Flax seed, when powdered and then boiled in water, becomes clear and gummy -- almost like an egg white. Only fresh reacts this way IME -- pre-toasted doesn't work. I wonder if when cooled somewhat, it would fluff? It does contribute a "nutty" flavor, so that has to be taken into account.

     

     

     

     

     

    You can make Meringues with flax seed gel so I wonder if it will work with marshmallows, listen to that crunch

     

    Fat: The sixth taste?

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    GlorifiedRice's "fat taste" is the result of perhaps a couple of things. Firstly, tasting the many other dissolved substances present in the "fat". The other is due to classical conditioning. The human brain is an amazing thing. If it receives a certain mouthfeel it will sometimes register a taste that is has learned to associate with said mouthfeel. Add to this the fact that the brain knows it is eating something fatty and is possibly receiving olfactory stimulation from the cooking process and you get the perception of taste when its not really there.

     

     

    Oil or fats are too thin to have texture or mouthfeel IMO. Mouthfeel and/or texture comes to fats when whipped or emulsified... the finish has a flavor to me. If it didnt then Fat Free Half and Half would be satisfying, but its not...

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    Fat: The sixth taste?

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    All the stuff you listed is flavored fat.

     

    Can you taste a neutral oil, GlorifiedRice?

    I just tasted Crisco oil... I can still taste "it" Its not a mouthfeel or a texture, its a finish and I dont know why its so pleasing...

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