1. Agave syrup
What's this ? The sap extracted from the blue agave of Mexico, then concentrated into syrup. Its flavor is more neutral than that of honey. Minerals, 300 Kcal/100 g, a strong sweetening power and a low glycemic index. And in the kitchen, what do I do? Light desserts (100 g =150 g of sugar). Also good for jams, hot drinks and dairy products. Brown AgAve SyrupNutritional qualities.
BJORG, 3.14 THE JAR OF 250 G.
What's this ? The part, dark brown to black, non-crystallizable residual from the manufacture of cane sugar. Its licorice flavor is very strong. Nutritional qualities. 300 Kcal/100 g, and a high concentration of various minerals and vitamins. And in the kitchen, what do I do? It is used in pastries, hot drinks and dairy products, as long as you like its very pronounced taste. NovIta molasses from naturalia, 3.87 per 450 g jar.
What's this ? A sugar made from the nectar of coconut palm flowers, with an exotic, slightly caramelized flavor.
Nutritional qualities. 379 Kcal/100 g, almost as much as conventional sugar, minerals and a high antioxidant value. And in the kitchen, what do I do? It flavors cocktails with or without alcohol, fruit salads and sweet/savory preparations.
ORGANIC GARDEN COCONUT SUGAR, 3.75 PER 200 G.
4. Birch sugar
What's this ? Xylitol, made from the bark of birch or other hardwood trees, such as beech. Its flavor is reminiscent of sugar. Nutritional qualities. 240 Kcal/100 g for a sweetening power identical to that of sugar. Warning:in large quantities, it causes bloating. And in the kitchen, what do I do? It is used to lighten all sweet preparations, hot drinks, and dairy products. VIVIS BIRCH SUGAR, 3.79 PER 250 G.
5. Rapadura
What's this ? A whole, unrefined and uncrystallized cane sugar. Less sweet than the white, it has a taste of caramel and liquorice. Nutritional qualities. 316 kcal/100 g, various vitamins and minerals (magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron, etc.). And in the kitchen, what do I do? Cakes and pies, and also caramel. Or to sweeten teas and infusions, fruits, dairy products. RAPADURA RAPUNZEL AT LA VIE CLAIRE, 4.20 FOR 500 G.
THANK YOU TO ANGÉLIQUE HOULBERT, DIETETICIAN-NUTRITIONIST, AUTHOR OF “THE NEW GI REGIME”, ED. THIERRY SOUCCAR
