Syrup

Gomme Syrup

Gomme (gum) syrup is refined sugar syrup stabilised with gum arabic—silkier mouthfeel and finer foam than plain simple syrup in cocktails. Flavour is clean sweetness. Use where texture and foam matter more than character. Not a flavoured cordial.

Also known as: Gum Syrup, Gomme

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Whole

Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Rich Gomme

Gum Arabic Syrup

1:1 Gomme

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDilutedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

BarClean SweetFoamingLiquidRefinedSilkySweetener

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 286

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 21.2 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 72.9 g
Dietary Fibre 0.21 g
Total Sugars 68.7 g
Complex / starch 1.93 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 22 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 286 kcal
Water 22 g
Carbohydrates 72.9 g
- Sugars 68.7 g
  - Monosaccharides 48.1 g
  - Disaccharides 20.6 g
- Starch 1.93 g
  - Amylose 0.48 g
  - Amylopectin 1.45 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.64 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.19 g
- Fibre 0.21 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.14 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 25 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 318 mg
- Major Minerals 311 mg
  - Calcium 45 mg
  - Sodium 21.2 mg
  - Potassium 245 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.4 mg
  - Iron 1 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.11 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2 · vitamin-e: 0.1 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 21.2 · Potassium: 245 · Calcium: 45 · Iron: 1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Gomme Syrup.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

LemonClassic cocktails
Lime
Mint
Orange
Sugar
Water

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1800FR

French and American bartenders used gum arabic syrups for body in mixed drinks.

1900US

Gomme syrup appeared in classic cocktail manuals.

2010

Craft cocktail revival brought gomme syrup back behind the bar.