How to Defrutum Fruit Syrup Production

What You Need to Know

Defrutum production involves boiling down fruit juice to concentrate the sugars and create a syrupy consistency. This process relies on water evaporation and sugar concentration through boiling, as well as pectin gelation through boiling and acidification.

Steps

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   Mulsum (Roman spiced wine) (Ancient Rome): Sweetener and flavor enhancer for wine

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   Saba (Italian grape syrup) (Emilia-Romagna, Italy): Traditional condiment for desserts and cheeses

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   Pekmez (Middle Eastern fruit molasses) (Turkey/Syria): Sweetener in tahini-based dishes and pastries

The Science

Primary Reaction

Water evaporation and sugar concentration

Common Mistakes