Grape sugar - a trendy trend or a new healthy product?
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How is it produced
Grape sugar, as the name suggests, is made from grapes. Unlike refined sugar, it turns out to be liquid and viscous, like honey or thickened syrup. To obtain such a product, grape juice is squeezed out, and then it is placed in a centrifuge and filtered so that it reaches the desired consistency.
The formula for its production is not as complicated as it might seem. It is believed that such a syrup does not contain preservatives and harmful substances, since grapes are grown without the use of pesticides, and the sugar production procedure itself is carried out without heat treatment.
Diatomaceous soil, which consists of organic matter and silica, is used as a sorbent. Due to its porosity, it perfectly filters grape sugar and relieves the product of pests and unnecessary substances.
The technology for the production of grape sugar is completely environmentally friendly, so it will become an excellent substitute for the refined sugar we are used to.
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Chemical composition and calorie content
The two main ingredients in this sweet treat are glucose and fructose. In addition to these elements, the syrup contains antioxidants, flavonoids and other beneficial substances.
Thanks to this composition, this product is completely organic. It is easily digested and retains all the beneficial properties. It is sold in liquid form, packaged in small bottles of 0.2 and 0.4 liters, and its consumption is low. It can also be purchased in containers of several liters.
The calorie content of the product is average - 374 kcal per 100 g of substance. As you can see, in comparison with refined sugar, syrup can even be considered dietary.
Useful properties and contraindications
What does the use of a newfangled product promise us - benefit or harm? Now we will consider this issue in more detail.
In fact, there is only one "harmful" quality of the syrup - its price. As is often the case, the least useful counterparts are often the cheapest. So in this case, you will spend much less money on refined sugar than on the purchase of grape sugar. Therefore, if you are not very good with finances, it may be worth postponing the "tasting" to a more appropriate time.
But this delicacy has a lot of useful properties:
- All elements that make up the product are presented in pure form, without impurities and preservatives. This improves glucose uptake and provides a burst of energy immediately after consumption.
- The consistency of the product gives housewives a lot of advantages. So, syrup can be used not only as a substitute for refined sugar, adding to tea and coffee, but also add it to cocktails, jams, preserves and pastries.
- The absence of sucrose in the syrup makes it suitable for people with allergic reactions.
- The use of this product helps to cleanse the kidneys and liver.
- Does not form blood clots and has a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system.
- It has a positive effect on the functioning of the brain, therefore it is recommended for use with mental stress.
- Does not contain yeast bacteria, which excludes an adverse effect on the figure.
- Approved for use by diabetics. Moreover, grape sugar has a health-improving effect on the health of people suffering from this ailment.
Application
This sugar is added to tea, coffee, and homemade cakes. For example, it is used to prepare pancakes, cheese cakes, pancakes, charlottes, pies. It is important to take into account one detail - this product is one third less sweet than regular refined sugar. Therefore, you need to add it a little more.
The daily norm of grape sugar for an adult is 4-6 teaspoons, and for children - 2-3 teaspoons.
Grape sugar in baby food
How much is this product considered for children? Many mothers choose it, and they do the right thing. It is environmentally friendly and much less harmful than regular sugar. Children love sweets, and this sweetener will delight the child and allow him to keep healthy teeth and improve the general condition of the body. You will be able to delight the kids with sweet pastries and ice cream, without worrying about the fact that soon you will have to pay for the next visit to the dentist.
However, care must be taken to ensure that the child does not develop an allergic reaction to the syrup. After all, good parents monitor the child's health, and not just mindlessly stuff him with fashionable and trendy products.
Summing up, let's say that grape sugar is an excellent alternative to harmful refined sugar. Get a small sample bottle and see the effect. So you can figure out whether to make it a part of your diet or forget about liquid sugar as a passing trend.