Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Sugar Substitute- Aspartame
Brand Name- Equal, Nutrataste, Nutrasweet
Sugar Equivalents- 1 teaspoon/ packet= 1 teaspoon sugar
Additional Information- Use to sweetened recipes, not to add volume or structure. If possible, add after removing from heat
Brand name- Equal Sugar Light
Sugar equivalents- 1 teaspoon= 1 teaspoon sugar
Additional information-Contains half the amount of calories and carbohydrate as sugar. Use in recipes where sugar adds structure and browning, such as cakes.
Sugar Substitute- Saccharin
Brand names- Sweet n Low
Sugar equivalents- 1 packet=2 teaspoons sugar
Additional Information- Use a substitute in sauces and beverages or combine with sugar in baked goods.
Brand name- Sweet n low Brown
Sugar Equivalents-1 teaspoon=2 tablespoons sugar
Additional Information- Use in combination with sugar or other sweeteners like corn syrup.
Sugar Substitute-Sucralose
Brand name-Splenda
Sugar Equivalents- 1 teaspoon=1 teaspoon sugar, 1 packet=2 teaspoons sugar
Additional information- Stays sweet during baking but does not contribute to structure or browning
Brand Name- Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
Sugar Equivalents- ½ cup= ½ cup sugar
Additional Information- contains half the amount of calories and carbohydrate as sugar and brown sugar. Use in recipes where sugar or brown sugar adds structure and browning
Sugar Substitutes-Acesulfame potassium (K)
Brand name- Sweet One
Sugar Equivalents- 1 teaspoon=1 teaspoon sugar, 1 packet=2 teaspoons sugar
Additional Information- Use as a substitute for sauces and beverages. Combine with sugar in baked goods.