How sweet it is—without sugar
These options use natural fruits to achieve sweetness without the crash.
November 15, 2019
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Made only from dates, Just Date Syrup acts as an alternative to liquid sugar but can also be used in baking goods. The sugar and nutrients are extracted from the dates to create this silky, low-glycemic sweetener. justdatesyrup.com
2 Betties all-natural baked rounds are made of almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds and flavored with a touch of maple syrup or honey. The unrefined natural sweeteners provide more nutrients than the empty calories of pure sugar. The rounds come in Chocolate Chunk or Maple Cinnamon flavors. 2betties.com
Four ingredients are all it takes to make this alternative spin on jam and jelly. Chia Smash fruit spreads are sweetened with dates and utilize the natural sweetness of the fruits along with chia seeds and lemon juice. Chia Smash is available in strawberry, blueberry and raspberry flavors. theoswaldco.com
Using a 1:1 ratio, Swoon simple syrup has 0 grams of refined sugar. Instead, the sweetness comes from monk fruit from Southeast Asia, which is juiced and then combined with hot water the same way traditional simple syrup is made. There is zero glycemic impact from this sweetener. tasteswoon.com
Healthy diet company Bulletproof’s MitoSweet sugar substitute is designed to not only sweeten without the sugar, but also boost energy along the way. Easily dissolvable, MitoSweet powder is made with monk fruit for glucose-free sweetness. A pre-portioned teaspoon is included in the cannister for measuring. bulletproof.com
Healthy diet company Bulletproof’s MitoSweet sugar substitute is designed to not only sweeten without the sugar, but also boost energy along the way. Easily dissolvable, MitoSweet powder is made with monk fruit for glucose-free sweetness. A pre-portioned teaspoon is included in the cannister for measuring. bulletproof.com
Consumers’ inclination toward eating healthy foods and rising awareness about low-calorie diets continue to significantly boost demand in the sugar substitutes market. Corn syrup and sugar are being replaced by natural substitutes in a wider range of foods beyond the traditional sodas, diet food and desserts that commonly feature sugar substitutes.
In addition, more consumers are buying the sweeteners themselves, as packaged sugar substitutes continue to replace traditional sugar in shoppers’ baskets. According to BCC Research, the global market for non-sugar sweeteners should grow from $14.4 billion in 2018 to $16.5 billion by 2023, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2018 through 2023.
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