What it is
A pastel coloured stick that crumbles rather than cracks, powdery and melting, in flavours like ginger, lemon, vanilla and raspberry. Completely different from the hard rock sold at the seaside.
Taste
Where it comes from
Edinburgh rock is said to have been created by Alexander Ferguson in Edinburgh in the nineteenth century, reputedly after a batch of boiled sugar was left out and went crumbly by accident. He built a business on it and it became a Scottish speciality sold in tins to tourists.
What it's made of
Sugar and water boiled, then deliberately allowed to crystallise, which is normally a fault. The controlled crystallisation is what gives the soft crumbling texture instead of a glassy one.
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients
Sugar, Citric Acid, Cream of Tartar, Ground Ginger, Flavourings, Colours: E102*, E122*, E124*, E129*, E142
Warning: E102, E122, E124, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Allergens
No allergens in the ingredients
