Cooks Illustrated Bulletin Board: "Ideal No Calorie Sweetener"

Xylitol does taste very much like sugar. You've probably already encountered it in sugar-free gum. It is a sugar alchohol and, while it's better than other sugar alchohols in this respect, it does give some people gas. You might want to try it sparingly at first.

Kt
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Posted: 11/6/2009 11:55 AM

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	merstar

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Yes, I do know that about Xylitol. Thanks. "Ideal" is a blend of "Xylitol, dextrose, maltodextrin and a very small amount of sucralose for added sweetness." Am particularly interested to see how this sweetener does in baking.
[Edited on 11/6/2009]

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Posted: 11/15/2009 12:26 AM

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I have always used equal when i want to sweeten my tea because i really like it sweet.As far as baking goes you should stick regular sugar.Like my doctors have said you can eat anything you want as long asit is in moderation.

Posted: 11/15/2009 6:14 AM

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I picked up a box because I also noticed it was made here in Indiana, actually less than 30 minutes away.

I tried it in coffee and was not impressed. It takes an equal amount as you would use of sugar, takes awhile to dissolve and had a "slippery" mouth feel. I didn't try it in baking, so if you do, let us know what you think.

-Kurt

Posted: 11/15/2009 12:47 PM

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Posted by: Mortar and Pestle
I picked up a box because I also noticed it was made here in Indiana, actually less than 30 minutes away.

I tried it in coffee and was not impressed. It takes an equal amount as you would use of sugar, takes awhile to dissolve and had a "slippery" mouth feel. I didn't try it in baking, so if you do, let us know what you think.

Thanks for your review, Kurt. I was worried about the texture. I will definitely let you know if I try it in baking.

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