![]() Pistachios are traditional (pistachios are plentiful, cheap, and awesome in Turkey). They consist of sugar, water, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and flavoring usually rose water. Turkish Delight, also known as lokum, is an example of a starch jelly that can be made at home. You can’t get these at the grocery store. I know, why would you want to? But the point is, they use special modified starches that are made to behave in special ways. You would never be able to make any of those candies at home. Incidentally, if you eat Swedish fish, you’ll never be able to be a professional wrestler. I’m sure that clears it up, right? No? Picture a jelly type candy like an orange slice, spearmint leave, gumdrop, or even Swedish fish. It must have been one heck of a treat but what in the world is it? Well, it’s a starch jelly. ![]() ![]() Alright, so, if you’re a Narnia fan, you know that Edmund got completely bonked on the Turkish Delight the White Witch gave him. ![]()
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