5. Coconut candy
Type: natural sugar glycemic index: 35
Coconut sugar comes from the nectar of coconut flowers. The production process is very natural, and the water volatilizes at room temperature. It tastes like brown sugar. Coconut sugar is mainly composed of sucrose (75-80%) and contains a small amount of soluble fiber (inulin). Compared with other nutritional sweeteners, coconut sugar has the highest content of potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium and sulfur, and even some vitamin C.
4. Brown sugar sauce
Type: sugar extract glycemic index: 55
Boil the sucrose juice extracted from plants into syrup to crystallize the sugar and separate the liquid. This liquid is molasses. After three times of crystallization, the red sugar paste becomes. It removes most of the sucrose from the sugar juice. Brown sugar sauce is considered to be the healthiest of all molasses, because it retains the most vitamins and minerals, and contains a lot of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese. Only one tablespoon can provide 20% of the recommended daily intake of each nutrient. However, this syrup is more bitter than conventional molasses and can be used in dishes with strong flavor, such as stews.
3. honey
Type: natural sugar glycemic index: 50
Honey is a combination of five sugars, mainly fructose (50%) and glucose (44%). Sweeter than sucrose, less dosage. Contains trace amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; Proper fructose is beneficial to slow down digestion, which may be used to lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes. Antioxidants can reduce the harmful oxidation reactions of pancreas, kidney and liver, and also prevent the reproduction of pathogens causing ulcers; Its high content of fructooligosaccharides can increase intestinal beneficial bacteria and bifidobacteria and reduce the risk of obesity.
2.maple syrup
Type: natural sugar glycemic index: 54
Pure grade A maple syrup is one of the best natural sugars. The glycemic index is relatively low, and there are fewer compounds that can cause digestive system diseases. It is mainly composed of sucrose, but there are also trace minerals, such as manganese for repairing muscles, magnesium for increasing muscles, zinc for burning fat, phenolic aldehyde for diminishing inflammation and resisting oxidation, etc.
1. Date palm
Type: natural sugar glycemic index: 42
Dates are the fruits of palm trees. Less than 90% of carbohydrates come from sucrose, and the ratio of glucose to fructose is close to 50/50. Fortunately, the last 10% carbohydrate is mainly fiber, which helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. Jujube can significantly increase the total content of phenols and vitamin C in diet. In addition, it also contains potassium that can relax muscles, copper, iron and vitamin B that are essential for scavenging free radicals. If date palms are used as sweeteners, just soak them for 10 minute, remove the core and grind them into paste.