In the East, the mulberry is called “the queen of berries” for its healing properties. Mulberry syrup preserves these properties, plus it gives a specific taste to food.
Where to add: Beverages and desserts.
4. Sorghum sugar
Produced from the sap of sweet sorghum, sorghum sugar has been used in China since antiquity and is renowned for the health benefits it brings. It also contains about half as many calories as common sugar.
Where to add: Beverages, dough, desserts.
3. Liquid grape sugar
Grape sugar has been making it to the top recently, threatening to oust common sugar. It even won fame as a means to prolong life. Its strongest points are a low-calorie content, clean production, and wholesome properties.
Where to add: Beverages, dough, desserts, marinades.
2. Maple syrup
Not just good for pancakes! Being low in calories, it lowers the risk of getting cancer and diabetes. It’s also simply tasty.
Where to add: Dough, salad dressings, marinades.
1. Stevia
The absolute leader among low-calorie substitutes. Stevia is in great demand with those trying to manage their weight. Not only does it contain a mere 18 kcal per 100 grams but it is also 25 times as sweet as sugar, so you’ll only have to add a tiny bit of it.