Saturday, October 20, 2012

Agave vs. Sugar Substiutuions

I get emails from Xagave every twice in a while, and I thought you might find this reference helpful.

Food Category
Amount of Xagave
vs. Sugar
Calories Saved
(per cup basis)
Beverages (lemonade,
powdered beverages such as
Kool-Aid, etc.)
Use 1/2 to 2/3 cup of Xagave for
each cup of sugar (or 50% to
66% of the amount called for)
180 to 330 calories per cup
savings (23% to 42%)
Cooking (sauces, salad
dressings, etc.)
Use 1/2 cup of Xagave for each
cup of sugar (or 50% of the
amount called for)
330 calories per cup savings
(42%)
Baking (cakes, brownies,
cookies, etc.)
Use 2/3 cup of Xagave for each
cup of sugar (or 66% of the
amount called for)
180 calories per cup savings
(23%)
Canning (canned fruits,
jams, jellies, etc.
Use 1/2 cup of Xagave for each
cup of sugar (or 50% of the
amount called for)
330 calories per cup savings
(42%)
 
 

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