SYNTHETIC SYRUP or SHARBAT
Specific requirements are prepared for the Specification for Synthetic Syrup or Sharbat by FSS(Food Product Standards and Food Additives), 2011
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Synthetic syrup or sharbat means the syrup obtained by blending syrup made from sugar, dextrose or liquid glucose. It may also contain fruit juice and other ingredients appropriate to the product. It shall be free from burnt or objectionable taints, flavours, artificial sweetening agents, extraneous matter and crystallization. It may contain citric acid, permitted colours, permitted preservatives and permitted flavouring agents. It shall also conform to the following standards namely:— Total soluble solids Not less than 65 per cent by weight