Description
Medieval English sweet
Technical
Sucket or succat was a kind of confectionary or dessert popular in early modern England, frequently served at banquets with other confectionary. The word is related to succade, which refers to a kind of dried fruit.
Science
Primary Reaction
Caramelization
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
citrusyfloralherbalwoodyslightly spicy
Taste
sweetsourumami
Texture
chewystickyglossytenderslightly fibrous
Wine Analogy
Similar to candied orange peel in dessert wines
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to candied fruit notes in naturally processed Ethiopian coffees
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the candied citrus top notes in orange blossom perfumes
Culinary Applications
Elizabethan Banquet SucketEnglandCenterpiece dessert showcasing preserved fruits in elaborate sugar work
Venetian Candied Citrus PeelItalyFlavoring agent for panettone and other festive breads
Moroccan Fruit ConfitsNorth AfricaSweet accompaniment to savory tagines and couscous
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherPossible sulfite sensitivity from preserved fruits
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
GlucoseFructose5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)FurfuralMelanoidins