Isomalt, sugar, and fructose for sugar art
Isomalt and technical sugars for creating bubbles, molded pieces, stained glass, and transparent, shiny sugar decorations.
Working with isomalt
Isomalt melts into a clear syrup that, once cooled, produces transparent and solid decorations: bubbles, shards resembling broken glass, molded pieces, stained glass, and shiny supports. It yellows less than regular sugar and can be reheated. Color it with oil-soluble or powdered food coloring.
Safety and storage
Isomalt reaches a high temperature: handle with care (wear gloves, exercise caution, and never have water near the hot syrup). Sensitive to moisture, it becomes sticky and loses its shine: work in a dry room and store finished decorations away from the air, with a desiccant.
Frequently asked questions
What is isomalt?
A sugar substitute that produces transparent, solid, and lightly colored decorations.
At what temperature?
It is poured very hot (around 170°C); take extreme care when handling.
How should it be colored?
With an oil-soluble or powdered food coloring added to the syrup.
How should the decorations be stored?
In a dry place, protected from moisture, in an airtight container with a desiccant.
