Uses for Invert Sugar
Invert sugar is a homemade or commercial liquid sweetener that contains equal parts glucose and fructose. The sweetener is stronger than white sugar, retards the crystallization process and retains moisture in packaged foods. Invert sugar mixes easily with other ingredients and solutions including water, lemon juice and other sugars. The sugar is used in pharmaceutical and food applications. Does this Spark an idea?
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Baked Goods
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Invert sugar is found in breads, cakes, pastries, biscuits and other baked goods. The sugar speeds up the yeast activation process, makes breads and baked goods softer and improves the overall quality of baked goods.
Fruits
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The sugar enhances the flavor and taste of fruits as well as increases the shelf life of commercial and homemade products containing fruits. The sugar is also used in fruit, energy and other drinks to enhance the drinks' taste.
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Beekeeping
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Invert sugar can also be mixed with honey during the packaging process to extend a batch of honey. The sugar has the same properties as honey. Invert sugar is also used to feed bees to increase honey production.
Cosmetics
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The sugar is also used in making herbal cosmetics and is not susceptible to bacteria and germs. Cosmetic and beauty products made with invert sugar also have a longer shelf life.
Medicines
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Invert sugars are present in syrup and glucose and fructose-based intravenous fluids used in hospitals and other medical institutions, and commercial cough syrups as well as other pharmaceuticals.
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