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Learning Goals for Today!
Learn general information about sugarsLearn about different sugar
substitutesLearn how to decrease sugar intake
There may be a pop quiz!
What Are Sugars?
Sugars are…
Known as carbohydrate with a sweet taste
A quick and easy fuel for the body to use
Forms of Sugars:
White sugar Brown sugarHoney Corn syrupMolasses Maple syrup
SugarsSugar provides or acts as the following:
Flavor and volumeTexture
Tenderness and browning in baked goodsA preservative in jams, jellies and pickles
Food for yeast
Sugar occurs naturally in: Breads Cereals Fruits Grains
Milk Vegetables
Sugar & Health Factors
Sugars have been blamed for the following:• Obesity• Diabetes
• Heart Disease• Hyperactivity in
children
Scientific studies do not show a direct link between sugars and these conditions, except
tooth decayWeight gain is one result from eating foods with
added sugar
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
Zero Calorie Sweeteners
Acesulfame-K 200x’s sweeter than sugar Stable and does not break down in cooking Common brand name is Sunette
Aspartame 180x’s sweeter than sugar Two amino acids:
Phenylalanine and Aspartic Acid Excellent sweetener (no aftertaste) Common band names are Nutra-Sweet and Equal
Saccharin 300x’s sweeter than sugar
Very stable in foods (has a bitter aftertaste) Common brand name is Sweet & Low
Sucralose 600x’s sweeter than sugar
Extremely stable and does not break down in cooking
Common brand name is Splenda
How Can I Reduce My Sugar Intake?
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
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