Simple syrup

View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.

Composition

Simple syrup is made up of 54.2% water, 0.2% fat, 45.7% sugars, and 0% alcohol.

Water
54.2%
Fat
0.15%
Sugars
45.7%
Alcohol
0%
Total solids
45.8%

Freezing properties

Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.

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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
45.7%
Similar to 45.7 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water

Sweetness

Simple syrup is 45.7% as sweet as table sugar.

Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
45.7%

Nutrition

Simple syrup has 184 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 45.7 g of sugars, 0.2 g of fat, and 45.6 g of carbohydrates.

Energy184 kcal
Fat0.2 g
Carbohydrates45.6 g
Sugars45.7 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g