Sugars Sugar provides or acts as the following : Flavor and
volume Texture Tenderness and browning in baked goods A
preservative in jams, jellies and pickles Food for yeast Sugar
occurs naturally in: Breads Cereals Fruits Grains Milk
Vegetables
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What About Sugar Substitutes? FDA has approved four non-caloric
sweeteners: Acesulfame-K Aspartame (A-see-sull-fame-K)
(As-par-tame) Saccharin (Sac-a-reen) Commercially prepared baked
goods The vending machines are full of them! Sucralose
(Suk-rah-lose) Also known as SPLENDA No calorie sweetener
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Zero Calorie Sweeteners Acesulfame-K 200xs sweeter than sugar
Stable and does not break down in cooking Common brand name is
Sunette Aspartame 180xs sweeter than sugar Two amino acids:
Phenylalanine and Aspartic Acid Excellent sweetener (no aftertaste)
Common band names are Nutra-Sweet and Equal
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Saccharin 300xs sweeter than sugar Very stable in foods (has a
bitter aftertaste) Common brand name is Sweet & Low Sucralose
600xs sweeter than sugar Extremely stable and does not break down
in cooking Common brand name is Splenda
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Try new recipes or adjust old ones by using one-third less To
add flavor, use more vanilla or spice Eat baked sweets and candies
less frequently/or in smaller portions Satisfy your longing for
something sweet with fruits for snacks and desserts Read Nutrition
Facts Label
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Decrease or eliminate sugar when canning or freezing Buy
unsweetened frozen fruit or fruit canned in its own juice or water
Non-sugar sweeteners can be used in moderation Avoid excessive
snacking