Savory versions of this are similar to the Russian coulibiac. A delicious topping of sugar, butter, flour, and other spices that adds flavor and crunch to crumb cakes, coffee cakes and some muffins. A stew of Chinese vegetables. With the flavoring of carrot. The hard fat around the kidneys and loins of beef, mutton or pork.
Sugar snaps are crisp, with crunchy pods and sweet peas.
Differentiating from natural syrups, this term refers to a solution of sugar and water. Simple syrups are made with equal quantities of water and sugar. Heavy syrup is made with twice as much sugar as water. These types of syrups are used in making sorbets, soft drinks, and for soaking cakes. A type of large raisins, originally Turkish.