Talk about custard powder, a long time ago I didn’t know what it was.

But I saw a lot of formulas that said it was available, and it was not expensive to buy online anyway. In addition, it was a Hong Kong brand. Many years ago, I felt that Hong Kong products were not bad, so I bought it.

Custard powder was originally mainly used to make pastries and puddings in Western food. It was later introduced by Hong Kong chefs and used in Chinese cooking.

The most basic use is to make cakes and beat egg whites. Many people say that it is added to act as a stabilizer. In practical terms, even if you don't add custard powder, there is no problem making cakes. Ordinary salt and vinegar are enough to stabilize the protein. It should be noted here that vinegar, lemon juice, and egg whites do not have the effect of removing fishy smell. The acid here is to synthesize the alkalinity of the protein. The best way to remove the fishy smell is to add wine, which can not only remove the fishy smell but also increase the flavor. If you have children, it is recommended to add more milk powder to make it more fragrant.

First of all, custard powder is mainly used to add color and enhance flavor. This food additive is mainly used in Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, such as fried shrimp balls, and Guangdian Zhongye. It is often used, such as the papaya cake we eat in restaurants. This kind of custard powder has a yellowish color, so the color of baked or fried foods looks better. As for baking in Western pastries, very little is used.

Instant custard powder is mainly used in Western pastry baking. When using this custard powder, it needs to be mixed with pure milk in proportion. After mixing, it will form a light yellow paste. It is also a commonly used filling in Western pastry. It can be used as the filling of puffs and fruit tarts. It is also used in some pies. This kind of custard powder itself is lighter in color, but the fragrance is stronger than the custard powder mentioned above. So it is often used in fillings. Some egg tart recipes online also contain custard powder. Of course, they can be made, but they are definitely not authentic.

Custard powder is a food additive. You should pay attention to the dosage when eating or using it. Do not add too much just to pursue the color. If you make food at home, I suggest that you can If you don't let it go, try not to let it go. In the past, the principle for people to choose food has always been color, flavor, and flavor. Now I think safety comes first.