For beverages . The syrup-like concentrate lacks sugar and is sold to franchisees to refill. A variety of beverages call for sweetening to offset the tartness of some juices used in the drink recipes. Granulated sugar does not dissolve easily in cold drinks or ethyl alcohol. Since syrups are liquids, they are easily mixed with other liquids in
mixed drinks, making them superior alternatives to granulated sugar.
Simple sugar syrups Simple syrup Simple syrup (also known as sugar syrup, or bar syrup) is a basic sugar-and-water syrup. It is used by bartenders as a sweetener to make
cocktails, and as a yeast feeding agent in
ethanol fermentation. The ratio of sugar to water is 1:1 by volume for normal simple syrup, but can get up to 2:1 for rich simple syrup. For pure sucrose the saturation limit is about 5:1 ( sucrose to water).
Demerara syrup Combining
demerara sugar, a type of natural brown sugar, with water in this process produces demerara syrup. Sugar substitutes such as
honey or
agave nectar can also be used to make syrups.
Spices can be added to the ingredients during the process, resulting in a spiced simple syrup.
Gomme syrup Gomme syrup (or
gum syrup; is
French for "gum") is a boiled mixture of sugar and water, made with the highest ratio of sugar to water possible. in the observation that it prevents the sugar from crystallizing and adds a smooth texture. Some recipes omit the gum arabic and thus are only simple syrup, considering the gum undesired
Gomme syrup is an ingredient commonly used in
mixed drinks. Ingredients vary by brand; some are
glucose–fructose syrup, some are sugar, or blends of both.
Flavored syrup Flavored syrups are made by infusing simple syrups with flavoring agents during the cooking process. A wide variety of flavoring agents can be used, often in combination with each other, such as herbs, spices, or aromatics. For instance, ''syrups' aromatics'' is prepared by adding certain quantities of
orange flavorings and
cinnamon water to simple syrup. This type of syrup is commonly used at
coffee bars, especially in the
United States, to make flavored drinks. Infused simple syrups can be used to create desserts, or add sweetness and depth of flavor to cocktails.
Feedstock for fermentation Glucose syrups rating over 90 DE (
dextrose equivalent) are used in
industrial fermentation. ==Production==