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Susta natural sweetener - ever heard of it?

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David H

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Most things that I find on the Internet happen by chance, this is one such time.

I was looking at at comparison of various sugars.

http://www.splendaexposed.com/articles/2005/03/your_healthy_sw.html

Searching further I came across Susta, seems it's only available in the states, but from the nutritional information it's definitely interesting!

http://www.nxtnutritionals.com/susta-nutritional-information

I notice that one of the ingredients is Inulin the ground root of the chicory plant (I had enquired previously about the possible use as a part sugar substitute in baking)
 
It has 100g carb per 100g weight which is slightly more than sugar.

Do you need to use a lot less?
 
I presume the dietary fibre is non-digestible, still leaves 50% sugar in the form of fructose, so not so good. Judging by the list of ingredients it's not really natural either.

Have you tried Agave Nectar, which I find a good substitute for honey or golden syrup. I get it in Sainsbury's.

I haven't tried yacon syrup which is very expensive but contains 50% fructooligosacharides which are not supposed to affect Blood Glucose levels. Anyone tried it?
 
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