Fondant

Fondant is a smooth, sweet icing commonly used to decorate cakes and pastries. It is made from sugar, water, and sometimes glucose syrup to create a pliable and dough-like texture. Unlike traditional icing sugar, fondant can be rolled out and shaped into intricate designs, making it popular for cake decoration.

To make fondant, sugar is melted with water and glucose syrup, then stirred until it forms a smooth paste. This paste is then kneaded by hand or with a machine to achieve a soft and stretchy consistency. Some variations of fondant may also include flavourings or colourings to enhance the taste and appearance.

Fondant is often listed on food labels as an ingredient in cakes, pastries, and confectionery. It helps provide a smooth and shiny finish to desserts, making them visually appealing. Fondant also helps keep baked goods moist and can be flavoured in various ways, such as vanilla or chocolate, to add extra taste to treats like cupcakes and biscuits.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Fondant