Sorbet
See how Sorbet affects ice cream through its composition, freezing point depression (FPDF/PAC), and sweetness (POD).
Composition
Sorbet is made up of 71.9% water, 0.1% fat, 25.8% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
Water | 71.9% |
Fat | 0.05% |
Sugars | 25.8% |
Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
28.1%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
Learn more about freezing point depression
Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
26.2%
Similar to 26.2 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Sorbet is 25.8% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
25.8%
Nutrition
Sorbet has 110 kcal per 100g.
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Total fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.1 g |
| Sugars | 25.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |