The first is inulin. Also known as Stevia rebaudiana, the main component is stevioside, which is extracted and processed from the leaves of compositae perennial plants originating in Latin America. It is a natural sweetener, and its sweetness is 200 ~ 250 times that of sucrose, and its sweetness is similar to that of sucrose, but slightly bitter. Because it is pure natural, safe to take, and has the functions of low heat energy and dental caries prevention, even diabetics can safely eat it.
The second is the familiar xylitol, which is often used in chewing gum. It is also a commonly used sweetener and has been used as a substitute for white sugar abroad for many years. Xylitol has a sweetness similar to sucrose, and it can also meet the needs of diabetic patients for sweetness. However, xylitol should not be used more than 50 grams a day, otherwise it may cause diarrhea, and other toxic and side effects have not yet been found. Therefore, xylitol can also be used for diabetic patients instead of white sugar.
The third is Siraitia grosvenorii. Isn't this blindly Chinese medicine? Yes, our Chinese medicine regards it as a medicine for clearing lung, relieving cough and relaxing bowels. But its main component, mogroside, is also an excellent natural sugar substitute for diabetic patients. This sweetener is about 300 times sweeter than sucrose, tastes like inulin, is rich, mellow and delicious, and can satisfy everyone's thirst for sweetness.
The fourth is the health candy of salamanders that is not common to everyone. This kind of sugar is widely used in western countries, but it is not common in China. This is a new sweetener, the main component is aspartame, which consists of two amino acids, namely aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Because it belongs to protein peptide, it is also called amino acid sugar. Its sweetness is 8 ~ 18 times that of sucrose. It has natural sweetness similar to sucrose, no bitterness and viscosity, and can be dissolved quickly, that is, it can be dissolved in various hot and cold drinks. Therefore, it has a wide range of uses, such as making milk, soybean milk and coffee, mixing fruits and cold dishes, making various dishes and making various cakes. L Knut healthy sugar only produces 4 calories. If the dosage is small, the heat generated can be ignored. Generally speaking, it is a quite healthy sweetener, the only drawback is that the market price is relatively high.
The fifth is high-purity fructose. When fructose is metabolized in the human body, it consumes less insulin than glucose, can be directly absorbed by the small intestine, and is stored in the liver with blood, and will not cause the increase of blood lipid and blood sugar. Sweet, good taste, also suitable for diabetics, but not suitable for long-term consumption and large consumption, not more than 20 grams per day. Need to remind everyone that many diabetics ask me if I can eat honey, because honey has a high fructose content. Indeed, honey contains more fructose, but it also contains some glucose, so diabetics should try not to eat honey. About honey, we will introduce it in detail next.
The sixth kind is yuanzhen sugar. This is a sucrose substitute made of aspartame, stevioside, mogroside and glycyrrhizin, and it can also be said to be a special sweetener for patients with diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and dyslipidemia. As a substitute for white sugar, its sweetness is relatively high, and it has relatively no toxic side effects, so it can be safely eaten. However, its disadvantage is the same as Newt healthy candy, but it is a little expensive.