SAFETY IN HANDLING SUGAR SYRUP

What is a crucial safety precaution when working with sugar syrup?

• Ensure children and pets are in the kitchen for supervision.

• Have a bowl of ice water readily available near the stove.

• Practice dipping your fingers in boiling sugar without prior preparation.

• Wear thick gloves to handle the hot syrup directly.

What is a safer and more accurate alternative to the finger test for determining the stage of boiling sugar?

• Using a regular kitchen thermometer.

• Observing the color of the sugar.

• Using a candy thermometer.

• Waiting for the sugar to crystallize.

Why is it recommended to dip your hand in ice water before briefly touching hot sugar syrup?

• To clean your hands before handling food.

• To make your skin very cold, which reduces the heat from the sugar and helps it harden instantly.

• To test the temperature of the ice water.

• To prevent the sugar from sticking to your fingers.

What are some common uses for sugar syrup and caramel in desserts?

• As a cleaning agent for kitchen surfaces.

• As a vital component of a dessert or a standalone sweet.

• As a substitute for salt in savory dishes.

• As a primary ingredient for making bread.

Besides being a dessert component or standalone sweet, what else can caramel be used for?

• To create savory sauces.

• To make beautiful decorations for cakes.

• To preserve fruits and vegetables.

• To thicken soups and stews.