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Old 12-27-2001, 01:20 PM
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Default glucose vs. light corn syrop

can I replace light corn syrup with glucose in recipes with the

same amount or I have to adjust it.
Where can I find glucose in Maryland
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Old 12-27-2001, 01:56 PM
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Glucose is more viscous than corn syrup, so certain recipes will be substantially different if you use corn syrup instead. Try Albert Uster Imports for glucose.

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Old 12-27-2001, 03:08 PM
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I thought I read in The Cake Bible.....the thing is corn syrup has h2o in it, unlike straight glucose. I thought it was about 1 T per c. ....that would throw off any sensitive recipe. And a recipe calliing for glucose is probably a non-sensitive recipe.


But if you made something like a flavoring syrup or then it's not a problem. I assume you follow....it depends upon the item being made.

In what recipe do you wish to make this substitution?
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Old 12-27-2001, 03:10 PM
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oops, I should have proof read myself.

Should be, "And a recipe calling for glucose is probably a senstive recipe".
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Old 12-28-2001, 08:29 AM
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Thamks W.DeBord
I want to replace it in a Spanish recipe for a kind of a halva or nougat. I will try it but I think anyhow I"ll buy glucose.
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you can reduce corn syrup if you are in a real bind by 20%.
simply simmer to cook out the water. careful not to color the syrup!
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