Due to the rise in use of artificial sweeteners such as Sucralose (Splenda), Aspartame (Nutra-Sweet/Equal)and Saccharin (Sweet'N Low), we can see that many people are looking for substitutes for their daily sugar intake. Studies show there is quite a bit of conflict around the use of artificial sweeteners with some arguing that such products may cause both short and long term health effects both in children and adults.
Below we have listed some good alternatives to satisfy one's sweet-tooth in place of White Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners:
- Honey
- Fruit concentrates
- Fruit toppings
- Agave nectar
- Cinnamon and
- Molasses.
When sugar is a must, raw sugars that are closest to their natural state are recommended. For diabetics, the no calorie sweetener stevia is a better alternative to artificial sweeteners. Stevia is naturally extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant.
At Charis Creations, we strive to keep our baked goods as healthy and good for the body as possible. That's why instead of always using Processed or Artificial Sweeteners in our products, we have chosen to use Organic Cane Sugar, Sucanat, Agave Nectar and other healthier sweetening agents as much as possible in the goodies we prepare. Consuming white sugar is not unhealthy when done so in moderation which is why we do not completely rule out using it.
Below is a brief description of one of the natural cane sugars we use:
Sucanat (a contraction of "Sugar Cane Natural") is non-refined cane sugar. Unlike refined and processed white sugar, Sucanat retains its molasses content; it is essentially pure dried sugar cane juice. The juice is extracted by mechanical processes, heated and cooled at which point the small brown grainy crystals are formed.
Of all major sugars derived from sugar cane, Sucanat (not a "processed" sugar) ranks the highest in nutritional value, containing a smaller proportion of sucrose than white cane sugar. Sucanat retains its full molasses content and flavor, thus making it, as stated above, pure dried cane juice.
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