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Toffees
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 467 kcal —
- Protein 2.1 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 68 g 25%
- Fat 21 g 27%
- Saturated fat 11 g 56%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 67 g —
- Sodium 320 mg 14%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Biotin (B7) 0 µg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 8 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 95 mg 7%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 64 mg 5%
- Potassium 210 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.32 mg 3%
- Copper 0.4 mg 44%
- Manganese 0.08 mg 4%
- Selenium 0.5 µg 1%
- Iodine 12 µg 8%
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Questions about Toffees
How do you make homemade toffees set hard and crunchy?
Dissolve the sugar fully with the butter and syrup, then boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 149–154 °C. Pour it onto a lightly oiled baking tray and leave it to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
How should you store toffees so they don’t go sticky?
Keep them in an airtight tin in a cool, dry place, with baking paper between the pieces. Humidity makes toffees tacky, so avoid the fridge, where condensation can form when you take them out.
What can you make with leftover toffees?
Chop them into small pieces and fold them into biscuit or brownie mixture, or scatter them over ice cream. For easier chopping, chill soft toffees briefly and use a sturdy knife.
What’s the difference between toffee and caramel?
Toffee is usually made by boiling sugar with butter until it sets firm, while caramel is often made by heating sugar alone or with cream and tends to stay softer and more sauce-like. Recipes and names overlap, especially for chewy sweets.
Can you use toffees in sticky toffee pudding?
Yes. Melt chopped toffees gently with a splash of cream to make a quick sauce, then pour it over warm pudding. Keep the heat low and stir often so the sugar doesn’t catch.
What are toffees made from?
The basic ingredients are sugar and butter, often with golden syrup; chewy versions may include cream or condensed milk. The cooking temperature and proportions determine whether the finished sweet is brittle or soft.
Are toffees a choking risk for young children?
Yes. Hard toffees can block a young child’s airway, while chewy ones can be difficult to manage and may stick in the mouth. Keep them away from children who are not yet able to chew sweets safely.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 1008 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
