Where is the best rock sugar produced in China? How is rock sugar made?

Rock candy is a very common food in daily life. Can be eaten directly, and can also be used as a seasoning for various delicious dishes. So where is the best rock candy produced in China? How is rock sugar made? After reading the following, everyone will understand.

Where is the best rock sugar produced in China?

China's rock sugar producing areas are mostly concentrated in Guangxi and Guangdong, of which the most famous is the rock sugar in Guangxi. As we all know, Guangxi belongs to one of the birthplaces of sugarcane in the world. In the climate with four seasons like spring, sugarcane can thrive in this area, and adequate rainfall and sufficient light make sugarcane accumulate rich juice. These sugarcane are the main raw materials for making rock sugar. As early as the Ming Dynasty, the local ancient rock candy in Guangxi was loved by people all over China.

How is rock sugar made?

Rock candy is made of Shui Yi, sugarcane juice, sugar and other raw materials. First, you need to put water and sugar into a hot pot, and then add100g sugarcane juice. When making rock candy, you can choose an induction cooker. After boiling to 100℃, put all the remaining sugarcane juice into the pot, add a little lemon juice to taste, and turn off the heat when the juice becomes sticky. Pour the juice directly into the mold and wait for it to cool. The rock sugar added with lemon juice is sour and sweet, and tastes good.

In fact, rock candy is a crystal replica of sugar, and there are many kinds, such as deep red, light red, light yellow and white. As early as the Han Dynasty, China began to produce rock sugar. The more transparent the rock candy is, the better its quality is, which means less impurities and sweeter taste. Translucent rock sugar can not only be used as seasoning, but also as medicine. Rock sugar can increase the sweetness, neutralize the sour taste of some medicinal materials, and achieve a certain effect of reducing fire. Rock sugar is a kind of food with high purity, high nutrition and easy preservation. Just put it in a cool place!