General Information
NameSweet custard
Scientific NameNot Available
DescriptionCustard is a variety of culinary preparations based on a cooked mixture of milk or cream and egg yolk. Depending on how much egg or thickener is used, custard may vary in consistency from a thin pouring sauce (crème anglaise), to a thick pastry cream used to fill éclairs. The most common custards are used as desserts or dessert sauces and typically include sugar and vanilla. Sometimes flour, corn starch, or gelatin is added as in pastry cream or creme patissiere. Custard bases may also be used for quiches and other savory foods. [Wikipedia]
Primary IDFOOD00716
Picture740
Classification
GroupConfectioneries
Sub-GroupMilk desserts
Taxonomy
Lineage
ITIS IDNot Available
Wikipedia IDCustard
Composition
Compounds
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Macronutrients
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References
Content Reference— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.