Awhile back, I bought a bag of Xylitol at the health food store, thinking I would try making low carb baked goods with it. I thought I would try and substitute it for sugar. The problem is that the measurements on the bag don't make much sense.
Does anyone know how to substitute it for sugar and what the measurements would be?
I need 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup, 1 cup measurements and how much to substitute. I know it is a lot less as it is overly sweet. Just wondering. I would love to start using it already. I hate that it just sits on my shelf. Any help would be appreciated.
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I know the fruit puree works too, but haven't tried it myself.
So why do you want to use the X stuff? Is it good for you?
It resembles sugar in consistency and taste, but has a third fewer calories and is a great sugar alternative for diabetics. May also inhibit cavities by denying plaque bacteria the fuit (sugar) it needs to erode tooth enamel. It can be used in sugar-free recipes.
This is what the bag says. It does not give a conversion though.
www.xylitolforyou.com/recipes.html
I just bought a bag of Now Xylitol and I'm hoping to use it for bread, quick breads, and cookies. It's very difficult to substitute sugar - esp. brown sugar - in recipes like this.