Question: Why Are Egg Whites Used In Nougat?

December 30, 2009

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Anonymous's picture

Egg white is easily available whipping agent and is used in Nougat since ancient times. By whipping Egg whites along with other ingredients for a Nougat it makes more light and frothy. Hydrolyzed soya protein or gelatine are substitutes for Egg whites in Nougat preparation.

Anonymous's picture

It is lighter, softer, chewier in texture