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:Fructose Equivalent/Sub for Sugar

Source of Recipe

from the cooks wishes


Recipe Introduction

It can be used in all diets, but diabetics should check with their doctors if there's any doubt about using it.

List of Ingredients

:Fructose Equivalent/Substitute for Sugar

Yield: 1 Servings

Sugar to ..............Fructose Equivalent
1/4 cup sugar....... use 2 1/2 tablespoons fructose
1/3 cup sugar....... use 3 1/2 tablespoons fructose
1/2 cup sugar....... use 5 tablespoons fructose
2/3 cup sugar....... use 7 tablespoons fructose
3/4 cup sugar....... use 1/2 cup fructose
1 cup sugar.......... use 2/3 cup fructose


Recipe

Substitute fructose in recipes calling for sugar.
Since it is a natural sweetener there should be appreciable change in blood sugar levels.
Fructose does not break down in cooking like some artificial sweeteners.
*General rule of thumb is to use 1/3 less fructose that the amount of sugar called for.