Glazing Mix Recipes: (1) Gum Based (2) Alginate Based
(1) Gum Based
Part A
Cane or Beet Sugar ( Granulated White) 100 parts
Part B
Gum Arabic 50 parts
Water (100 deg.C.) 50 parts
Part C
Glucose Syrup, Regular Grade 80 parts
Water 200 parts
Block Liquorice 25 parts
(a) mix the gum arabic solution ( part B ), cane or beet sugar and additional water ( part C )
(b) bring slowly to boiling and add the block liquorice juice broken into small pieces, mix
(c) add the glucose syrup ( part C), mix
(d) cool, skim after 30 minutes
(e) dilute with an equal weight of water befor use.
Note:-
an alternative procedure to give a high quality glaze is to run the liquorice
extrusion through an alginate solution and then a weak fruit acid solution.
(2) Alginate Based
Part A
Sodium Citrate 20 parts
Water 100 parts
Part B
Liquorice Block 125 parts
Hot Water 400 parts
Part C
Low Viscosity Grade Sodium Alginate 18 parts
Water 500 parts
(a) prepare the solutions given in parts A to C
(b) mix these solutions just prior to use
(c) dip or run the liquorice sheet or rod through the mixed solution
(d) remove and dip or run the liquorice sheet
or rod through a solution of :
Calcium Chloride 25 parts
Water 1000 parts
(e) remove, allow to drain and dry
Note:- a useful type of alginate is Manucol DF manufactured by Alginate Industries Ltd., London.
(1) Gum Based
Part A
Cane or Beet Sugar ( Granulated White) 100 parts
Part B
Gum Arabic 50 parts
Water (100 deg.C.) 50 parts
Part C
Glucose Syrup, Regular Grade 80 parts
Water 200 parts
Block Liquorice 25 parts
(a) mix the gum arabic solution ( part B ), cane or beet sugar and additional water ( part C )
(b) bring slowly to boiling and add the block liquorice juice broken into small pieces, mix
(c) add the glucose syrup ( part C), mix
(d) cool, skim after 30 minutes
(e) dilute with an equal weight of water befor use.
Note:-
an alternative procedure to give a high quality glaze is to run the liquorice
extrusion through an alginate solution and then a weak fruit acid solution.
(2) Alginate Based
Part A
Sodium Citrate 20 parts
Water 100 parts
Part B
Liquorice Block 125 parts
Hot Water 400 parts
Part C
Low Viscosity Grade Sodium Alginate 18 parts
Water 500 parts
(a) prepare the solutions given in parts A to C
(b) mix these solutions just prior to use
(c) dip or run the liquorice sheet or rod through the mixed solution
(d) remove and dip or run the liquorice sheet
or rod through a solution of :
Calcium Chloride 25 parts
Water 1000 parts
(e) remove, allow to drain and dry
Note:- a useful type of alginate is Manucol DF manufactured by Alginate Industries Ltd., London.