What is Dulce De Leche? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Dulce De Leche?

Dulce de leche is a Mexican and Latin American caramel-like dessert. Traditional dulce de leche uses condensed milk, though some recipes may use regular milk. It is thick, sticky and a warm brown color. The flavor is smooth, milky, sweet and nutty and caramel-like. Dulce de leche may also be made into custard as a filling for desserts.

What does Dulce De Leche Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

butter

Butter is made from churned cream, usually from a cow. It has a cream color and a texture that is smooth and melts easily. The flavor is mild and creamy. Butter is often sold in square sticks, or as a flat or round block. It is delicious on bread. It pairs better in baked goods than salted butter, due to its more neutral taste. It also makes an excellent cooking fat.

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring used in baked goods, candies and drinks. It is made by infusing alcohol with vanilla pods or beans. This mixture sits for some months and is then strained. It is also extracted using heat and alcohol. The result of either is a thin brown liquid that smells and tastes like vanilla. It has a rich and gentle sweetness to its flavor.

baking soda

Baking soda is a crucial component in non-yeasted baked goods and acts as an instant leavener with the acids in the batter. It is used for cakes, quick breads and many flour-based baked goods. Baking soda is a fine white powder with a salty and bitter taste.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Dulce De Leche Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon19g

Tablespoon Dulce De Leche

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	60kcal	3%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	10g	3%
Sugars	10g	20%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	25mg	1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Dulce De Leche?

1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Dulce De Leche?

1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche contains 10 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Dulce De Leche?

1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dulce De Leche?

1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche contains 227 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche?

There are 60 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Dulce De Leche.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Dulce De Leche?

There are 89 calories in 1 oz of Dulce De Leche.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Dulce De Leche?

There are 1429 calories in 1 pound of Dulce De Leche.