Since consumers are becoming more aware of the Glycemic Index (which is the ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 with High GI Foods of score 70 and above can quickly increase blood glucose levels and Low GI Foods of score 55 and below only slightly elevate blood glucose levels) the Baking Industry is becoming more aware of possible sweetener options. Bakeries now can accommodate customers who want to reduce their intake of High GI foods by using sugar-free and sugar-reduced ingredients into their baked goods. incorporating sugar-free and sugar-reduced ingredients in their baked products. Some options include:
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If interested there are other options and more details highlighted in the article by Baking Management, ‘Sweeteners become glycemic index-friendly’.
Hopefully with all of the new sweetener options we will all be able to enjoy more sweets with lower glucose levels, lower calories and healthier choices for all of us.