gomme syrup
Type:
Non-alcoholic additives, juices mixers
Description:
Generic for high-concentration water sugar solution, with the addition of gum arabic as an emulsifier. Used as a primary sweetening agent in drinks; and, in combination with fresh lemon and/or lime juice, precludes the need for sweet and sour mix. The term "gum" or "gomme" has come to mean simple sugar syrup in latter-day common parlance.
Flavor:
Availability:
Generally available.
Substitute:
self-produced
