How Erythritol Can Help You Create Tasty Sugar Free Food!
Erythritol is an excellent way to supplement sugar in your baking, and is a "Sugar Alcohol" that is safe for Diabetics.
Unlike other Sugar Alcohols (Such as Xylitol, Sorbitol, and Maltitol), this Sugar Alcohol can be absorbed in the small intestine.
The Problem With Most Sugar Alcohols
The problem with most Sugar Alcohols is that they often cannot be absorbed in the small intestine. I remember when I first tried Xylitol, I had bad cramping and Diarrhea for hours. It uh...kind of stunk.
Erythritol is the only Sugar Alcohol that doesn't give you these bad side-effects, which is why I suggest you use it over the others!
How Sweet Is It?
This awesome baking ingredient is only about 65% as sweet as regular sugar.
The good thing is that it has very little calories. So little in fact that many countries label products that have it in them as "Zero-Calories".
Pros and Cons
The Good Stuff:
Has no unpleasant aftertaste.
Practically no Calories.
FDA recognizes it as safe to eat.
Does not cause tooth decay in any way.
It Caramelizes, unlike other sugar substitutes including Agave Nectar and Stevia.
Perfect for Baking!
The Bad Stuff:
Not quite as sweet as sugar, so you need to put in about an extra 1/3 in all your recipes (If I include it in any of my recipes, I will have done the calculations for you!)
Cooling sensation in mouth when ingested (Not too bad, tastes kind of minty-like.)
Doesn't dissolve in liquids as quickly as normal sugar.
Slightly more expensive than sugar (Like most sugar substitutes.)
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My Journey
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I hope my story can also be some sort of inspiration for you!
Itching To Share Your Recipes?
Did you know I've added a useful new function on my site where you can now submit your own recipes for other sugar-free fanatics to use?
Simply scroll to the bottom of any recipe selection page (for example, the Desserts Page, and you can share you recipe there.
Your recipe will then be made into it's very own web page where you can show your friends and family all your recipes.
Plus you'll be improving the lives of many other sugar-free-for-life'ers out there.
Making a difference in the way the world treats sugar starts here and now!
Natural Sugar Substitute Of The Month: Erythritol
Erythritol is a great substitute for sugar, although it is only about 65% as sweet as sugar, so you'll need to use more of it in order to properly bake with it.