invert sugar
nounDefinition of invert sugar
: a mixture of usually equal proportions of dextrose and levulose that is sweeter than sucrose, is resistant to crystallization and promotes retention of moisture, and is used commercially in various foods (such as baked goods, confections, or fruit preserves) and beverages to enhance flavor and texture and prolong shelf life
Note: Invert sugar resembles honey in composition but not in flavor and is produced commercially by acidic or enzymatic hydrolysis.
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Bring first measure of cream to a boil with invert sugar and glucose. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "How to make the best banana cream pie ever," 4 Dec. 2018 White Chocolate Chantilly 225g white chocolate 150g cream 15g invert sugar (Trimoline) 15g liquid glucose 400g cream 1. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "How to make the best banana cream pie ever," 4 Dec. 2018 Check the label for ingredients like brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, lactose, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, raw sugar, sucrose, trehalose and/or turbinado sugar. — Rebecca Drudi, baltimoresun.com, "10 tips from a dietitian," 10 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'invert sugar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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