Description
Defrutum is an ancient Roman fruit syrup made by boiling down fruit juice to create a concentrated, sweet, and syrupy liquid.
Technical
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.
Science
Primary Reaction
Water evaporation and sugar concentration
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
FruitySweetCaramelizedFloralEarthy
Wine Analogy
Similar to late-harvest dessert wines with concentrated fruit notes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to dark caramel syrup with fruity undertones
Perfume Analogy
Resembles fruity-floral amber accords in oriental perfumes