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Slo

Prunus spinosa Allergen-Free
Slo

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European (especially British)
  • Seasonality Late Autumn (after first frost)
  • Source Fruit

O Que É Slo?

The fruit of the blackthorn bush, a small, tart, purplish-blue drupe known for its astringency and used primarily for making sloe gin or jams.

Qual o Sabor de Slo?

Slo tem um sabor intensely tart, astringent, sour com aromas de fruity, slightly woody.

Taste
Intensely Tart, Astringent, Sour
Texture
Firm, Juicy, Dense Flesh
Aroma
Fruity, Slightly Woody
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 50g (1/2 cup)
Calories45 kcal
Total Fat0.5g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1g
Total Carbohydrate10g
Dietary Fiber3g
Total Sugars7g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium150 mg

Segredo do Chef

Freezing sloes before using them for sloe gin or jam helps to burst their cell walls, releasing more flavor and juice, effectively mimicking the effect of a natural frost.

Substitutos e Proporções de Slo

O melhor substituto para Slo é Crabapple, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar high acidity and pectin, excellent for jams, jellies, and tart infusions.

Substitutos para Slo com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Crabapple Melhor 1:1 Similar high acidity and pectin, excellent for jams, jellies, and tart infusions.
Damson Plum 1:1 A tart plum, good for cooking and preserving, though less intensely astringent than sloe.
Blackcurrant 1:1 Provides intense tartness and color, great for jams and cordials.
Quince 1:1 (cooked) Very hard and astringent raw, but softens and becomes aromatic when cooked, good for preserves.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Slo

  1. Sloes are typically foraged rather than bought.
  2. Look for plump, dark blue fruits, traditionally harvested after the first frost to reduce bitterness.

O Que Combina Bem Com Slo?

  • Gin
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • apples
  • spices (cinnamon
  • clove)
  • wild game.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Slo?

Intensely Tart, Astringent, Sour Fruity, Slightly Woody

Qual é um bom substituto para Slo?

O melhor substituto é Crabapple (1:1). Similar high acidity and pectin, excellent for jams, jellies, and tart infusions.

Como escolher e armazenar Slo?

Sloes are typically foraged rather than bought. Look for plump, dark blue fruits, traditionally harvested after the first frost to reduce bitterness.

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