Bring the water to the boil. Incorporate progressively ACACIA while stirring with a hand beater. Bring it again to the boil then mix it and strain through a strainer or a cheesecloth. Stop heating and incorporate progressively the alcohol while mixing. This preparation can be used cold.

SUGGESTIONS

This varnish can be used as a layer of protection on cakes to improve the shelf-life, the handling and transport while giving a shiny finish. It can also be used for turbinated confectionery in combination with PCB Shellac gum solution (Ref 061076).