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Torrones - a Christmas Time Nougat Candy

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)7.7402
Energy (kCal)4705.5253
Carbohydrates (g)712.317
Total fats (g)218.6577
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan. | 2. Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer registers at 260°F. | 3. In an electric mixer, beat egg whites to form stiff peaks. | 4. When sugar reaches 260°F pour slowly in a thin stream into egg whites, while mixer is running. | 5. Add extracts and beat on medium speed for 13 minutes; then fold in candied fruit, if using, and mix for another 2 minutes. | 6. Now fold in 1/2 cup sliced almonds. | 7. Pour mixture in buttered and lightly dusted floured 9" pan. | 8. Top with remaining almonds. | 9. Let sit overnight and then cut into pieces. | 10. Serve on a "festive" decorated plate. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    superfine sugar 2 2/3 cups 2064.0 533.2267 0.0 0.0
    corn syrup 2/3 cup 643.3533 174.5693 0.0 0.4547
    water 1/2 cup 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    egg white 2 34.32 0.4818 7.194 0.1122
    vanilla extract 2 teaspoons 24.191999999999997 1.0626 0.005 0.005
    almond extract 1 teaspoon - - - -
    orange extract 1 teaspoon - - - -
    fruit 1/2 cup candied 12.54 2.9766 0.5412 0.0858
    fruit candied 12.54 2.9766 0.5412 0.0858
    almond 1 cup sliced 1927.12 0.0 0.0 218.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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