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How to Pastille

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Type of candy meant for light chewing

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What You Need to Know

A pastille or pastile is a type of sweet or medicinal pill made of a thick liquid that has been solidified and is meant to be consumed by light chewing and by allowing it to dissolve in the mouth. The term "pastille" may also define certain forms of incense.

Steps

  1. 1.

    Pastille de Vichy (France): Mineral-infused digestive aid

  2. 2.

    Honey Pastilles (Greece): Throat-soothing remedy

  3. 3.

    Yuzu Pastilles (Japan): Citrus flavor encapsulation

Common Mistakes

Crystallization

Cause: Incorrect sugar syrup temperature

Fix: Reheat to dissolve crystals

Stickiness

Cause: High humidity during cooling

Fix: Use dehumidified environment

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