Low GI Sugar replacement?
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Low GI Sugar replacement?
I am looking for Xylitol which is a natural sugar replacement with a very low GI of 7 and 75% less carbs than sugar. It is sold under the brand name of Perfect Sweet™ by SweetLife™ in the UK and "Healthy by Nature Ltd" in the UK.
Anybody using low GI products know where I might find this sugar replacement here in Singapore? Kooky?
Anybody using low GI products know where I might find this sugar replacement here in Singapore? Kooky?
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
I didn't find it, sms, but I didn't look too hard as I hardly ever use sugar (and eat things made with it mainly when I'm out). You could try Brown Rice Paradise in Tanglin Mall, Supernature at ?Cuscaden?
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
I'm not using sugar either in daily life, but I've grown fond of Anzac biscuits and instead of buying them at import prices I though I'd try baking my own but I've been told (by a fellow follower of my diet program down in Aus) that she has baked some using Xylitol as a replacement for the sugar component and they turned out quite okay so I though I might give it a try (or at least my daughter I should say).
I'll give Brown Rice paradise a jingle to see if they carry it or know someone who does.
Thanks K.
I'll give Brown Rice paradise a jingle to see if they carry it or know someone who does.
Thanks K.
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sms I just remembered that the essliv.com folks stock a lot of Patrick Holford related stuff and he's a big fan of Xylitol.
Going to that site led me to this:
http://ecolivingathome.com/index.php?cP ... 4phraqs1a2
Going to that site led me to this:
http://ecolivingathome.com/index.php?cP ... 4phraqs1a2
Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
You could try the recipe with 75% less sugar instead. Might work.
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Hey Kooky, thanks for that. Will check out their store. I spent an hour today before I realized you may well have an idea.
Burb, looking at the prices of that stuff @ $24/lb and the price of rolled oats & dessicated coconut & plain flour (all bloody cheap) I may well try it that way before going the Xylitol way. If it works great, if not, little lost.....
Burb, looking at the prices of that stuff @ $24/lb and the price of rolled oats & dessicated coconut & plain flour (all bloody cheap) I may well try it that way before going the Xylitol way. If it works great, if not, little lost.....
Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
Agave Nectar has a lower GI index - you need to tweak the recipe though and the temperature at which you bake.
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
Splenda is available in Singapore & has a 'baking' bulk version instead of the packets that works fine. Better than all the Sugar Alchols ("tols') in my mind
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Splenda - you know I read this and thought, Hey I have a big box of Splenda I've never even opened. But when I pulled it out of the cupboard it was hard as a rock! I can't even remember when or where I bought it. I would have gladly passed it on if it hadn't already passed on all by itself...sorry, SMS!
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
Maple Syrup is often mentioned in the nutrition books as a good natural alternative, but not sure about the GI content. Needless to say, I don't bake.
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SMS - I was just at Cold Storage Jelita and they sell Xylitol there - it's called something like 'Xyli-Sweet' but says Xylitol on the box as well. It's expensive though - $32 for a smallish box.
Skank - I've not found Splenda in the grocery stores here. Only place I've ever seen it is the American Club. I always 'import' it from the US when I visit. Where did you get your Splenda, Lili?
Skank - I've not found Splenda in the grocery stores here. Only place I've ever seen it is the American Club. I always 'import' it from the US when I visit. Where did you get your Splenda, Lili?
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
Sounds like more places are stocking it these days. It's expensive but IIRC you don't need much.
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You know, Slinks, I think that my dad sent it to me in a care package. It had to be ages ago - I did Atkins before I even met Mr VS! How friggen OLD is that box? Funny though, it's hard as a rock but not an insect went near it...
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Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
For the buying of xylitol and splenda, try checking out better4u.sg which is a Singapore retailer
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I realize this is a very old thread brought back to life by a spammer, but in case anyone needs it, I saw Spenda at Isetan supermarket on Scotts.
Re: Low GI Sugar replacement?
Yes, Splenda is now widely available here - Cold Storage regularly has it.
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What is this kind of brand you have stated here and want to get that one....sundaymorningstaple wrote:I am looking for Xylitol which is a natural sugar replacement with a very low GI of 7 and 75% less carbs than sugar. It is sold under the brand name of Perfect Sweet™ by SweetLife™ in the UK and "Healthy by Nature Ltd" in the UK.
Anybody using low GI products know where I might find this sugar replacement here in Singapore? Kooky?
Please tell me briefly about that one product.... Thanks...