Sugar substitute (gourmet, syrup, best, juice) - Vegetarian and Vegan Food - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

pooyorkie · 04-25-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks everyone.

Xpat · 04-26-2009, 04:13 PM

Wow! Sounds like its time to go back to raw sugar!

pooyorkie · 04-27-2009, 08:58 AM

I decided to forget sugar all together and use it only when I absolutely must otherwise no sugar for me.

53lisa · 07-22-2009, 02:27 PM

Try 100 % maple syrup.

groar · 07-22-2009, 04:26 PM

yes! i was just going to say maple syrup. yum!

i have a vague memory of maple syrup existing in granular form.

suzco · 07-22-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by groar

yes! i was just going to say maple syrup. yum!

i have a vague memory of maple syrup existing in granular form.

Granular Maple Sugar

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Maple sugar is made by continuing the boiling process until the water is removed. What remains is sugar with texture and color similar to brown sugar, but has an excellent light maple taste. Use it in baking, cooking or sprinkling on pancakes, French Toast, waffles or cereals.

Wicked Felina · 07-22-2009, 07:13 PM

I was using Agave, which was OK, but lately have been cutting out sugar altogether. I hadn't even thought about Granular Maple Sugar. I'll have to try that! Thank you for the link.

As an aside, I went to a food co-op today and they had a small farmer's market going on. There were handmade chocolates and spiced hazelnuts made with agave which were to die for! Everything was 100% vegan - they even sold chili flavored lollipops! It was so nice to go around sampling foods and not having to worry about 'hidden' ingredients.

Apples&Oranges · 07-23-2009, 05:31 PM

Have you used Sucanat?

Fair Trade Certified Organic Sucanat-Wholesome Sweeteners

Here is information and even recipes.

MissLariss · 07-23-2009, 10:07 PM

I've been a really big fan of agave nectar. It is really good on greek yogurt! But then my mom sent me this link and it has me questioning its much touted health benefits....

Triumph of Marketing over truth

Nedely · 07-24-2009, 12:57 AM

You can use organic crystalized cane juice. I think another name for it is succanate or something. My natural doctor says it's the only thing that's good for you. Everything else derived from sugar is processed. Even organic cane sugar. Personally I don't care for the stuff, but you might like it. Oh, and ketchup made with agave nectar is so delicious. Just thought I'd mention that.