Grape sugar in the production process is not subjected to heat treatment, which means that the beneficial properties are preserved in it. Also, it does not contain synthetic additives and flavor enhancers.
Modern buyers pay special attention to natural organic products of natural origin. Various sugar substitutes are gaining popularity, which in some cases bring health benefits and help to lose weight.
Cooking process
Grape sugar, as its name suggests, is made from ripe, sweet grapes. Their juice is thickened, performing a certain processing on it, and freed from impurities. The result is a thick, transparent liquid with a sweetish taste without any special odor. This is grape sugar that can be used as a syrup. It is also dried to form a white powder that resembles flour or powdered sugar. In these types, grape sugar can be found on store shelves.
Application
Grape sugar is widely used in baby food; it is added to cereals, compotes, juices. The manufacturers claim that it does not cause tooth decay, therefore it is safe for the health of children. The health food section contains a large amount of grape sugar-based sweets. Such chocolates, candies and cookies, according to manufacturers, do not add excess weight, and in some cases, contribute to weight loss. But this information is controversial, as it has no scientific evidence.
Grape sugar costs much more than usual sugar, and nevertheless finds wide demand among buyers. Along with this sweetener, sweeteners such as Jerusalem artichoke syrup, agave syrup, stevia, fructose are popular.
Composition and properties
Grape sugar tastes less sweet than regular traditional refined sugar, so you need to use more to achieve the usual taste. And this is not an advantage of the product, since in terms of calorie content it is not inferior to other sugars. 374 kcal per 100 g of the product makes it high in calories, contrary to the reviews of nutritionists.
In terms of its composition, grape sugar practically does not differ from ordinary glucose, since it is produced directly from grape berries. And only the absence of fructose in the composition distinguishes grape sugar from ordinary sugar. Therefore, the difference between these sweet foods is not that great. Glucose gives the body only energy, and in large quantities it can harm health, causing fermentation, flatulence, and overweight.
