What is the purpose of the baking soda in peanut brittle? ...

[frankwu]

What is the purpose of the baking soda in peanut brittle?

Question 2

What is a supersaturated solution? How is it prepared? Why is it important in candy preparation?

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

To produce carbon dioxide gas and aerate the candy.

Answer to Question 2

A supersaturated solution is one in which the concentration of sugar dissolved is greater than it would normally be at a certain temperature. It is prepared by heating a sugar solution to a high temperature and carefully cooling the concentrated sugar solution, without any jostling or agitation. Once supersaturated, the mixture is rapidly agitated to promote crystallization. This technique results in a candy with a smooth, creamy texture.

[frankwu]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[ErinKing]

Great! Please up vote