By: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-3687">Amy</a>. Indeed, I did miss vegetable glycerin. It is a very untraditional...
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I was hoping to find some information on what is called Gul ( sometimes called jaggery, but not sure if that is a correct translation for it ) in India ( made from sugar-cane, is a product before...
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In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-3949">A B</a>. I've listed jaggery. It is also known as palm sugar. There are also...
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In reply to Dawn Gifford. From my own research (and experience), jaggery can be made from palm sugar, cane sugar or both – locally, I have purchased jaggery (coming from S. India) and it was 100% cane...
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In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-4756">felice</a>. Maybe <a...
View ArticleBy: kay verdi wyld
Always knew eating lots of sugar isn’t such a good idea and really appreciate the depth and knowledge of your article in explaining why. It inspires me to make healthier food choices for feeling/being...
View ArticleBy: Betty
This is a great article. I am researching to teach my high school students (mostly what they drink) and this seems easy to read and has a lot of useful information. Thank you.
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-5312">Betty</a>. Glad to help, especially for high school kids. I used to teach high...
View ArticleBy: Kerry
Hi, Good article, wondering what you think of dextrose as recommended by David Gillespie? Thanks
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-5320">Kerry</a>. Thanks for commenting! Dextrose is a highly processed, glucose-based...
View ArticleBy: Taylor@Best Multivitamin
I had no idea there is so much to know about sugar before reading this article, thanks.
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Can you explain to me why gmo sugar is bad, other than the typical horrible environmental reasons? I know that it is, but trying to convince my dad is another thing. He reasons that since sugar is...
View ArticleBy: Angie
Love all the info on sugar….trying to stop curb the sweets ….you help me out in so many ways ….thank you!
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In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-4756">felice</a>. <a...
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In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-18012">Jennifer</a>. The environmental reasons are extremely compelling. GMO beet sugar...
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In reply to Jennifer. GMO foods are bad because, for the most part, the plant is genetically modified to resist pesticides so that the grower can now use 30 to 50 times more pesticides on the plant,...
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From what I’ve been reading in my research into different sugars, Sucanat and Rapadura are both “dehydrated” over low heat, while turbinado, washed sugar, Sugar in the Raw, and evaporated cane juice...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-21944">Linda</a>. Rapadura is the least processed of all the cane sugars, and still...
View ArticleBy: Nisha Bothra
Hi Dawn, This is a wonderful article! I was looking online for different types of sugar that can be used instead of table sugar, and I came across your page. It is the most comprehensive article out...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-27088">Nisha Bothra</a>. My pleasure! Thanks for sharing!
View ArticleBy: Vinny Grette
Wonderful summary. I’ve seen agave mentioned in may an article and wondered why it was so popular. You answered the question and gave me an excellent reason to stay away from it – fructose. Thanks for...
View ArticleBy: Karie Wheeler
I realize this is an old post but I would like to add that I avoid rice syrup due to high arsenic levels. Have you heard of or researched this at all? It is a fairly recent discovery about rice...
View ArticleBy: Rica
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-3287">Promise</a>. Yes, I agree. I gave up processed sweeteners and wheat Jan. 2011, and...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-36172">denise</a>. Coconut nectar is just palm sugar that hasn't had the water evaporated...
View ArticleBy: Kat Ziegler
I appreciate this article a lot. It has great insights about the different types of sugars, their availability and if we should use them or not. I was a bit surprised that it did not talk more about...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-36987">Kat Ziegler</a>. Actually, palm sugar is widely noted as the most sustainable form...
View ArticleBy: Maria de los Angeles Martínez
Comment: Wow..this is the investigation more complete and easy to understand that I never see on my life….WAS INCREDIBLE FIND THE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BUY THE PRODUCTS…I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR...
View ArticleBy: Natalie
Very informative article. Literally everything I could ever want or need to know about sugars and sweeteners. Thanks! 🙂
View ArticleBy: Jackie
Appreciate the article – very informative; however I would really love to see folks who write articles that involve ‘diabetes’ using the term Type 2 (as it applies to this article) so as not to confuse...
View ArticleBy: Jennifer
Hello, I am doing a presentation in nursing class about sugar, may I use some of the information that you have listed here? Jennifer
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-144221">Jennifer</a>. Sure, but be sure to cite sources, especially the primary sources...
View ArticleBy: K.K.Patil
This is a wonderful article! I was looking online for different types of sugar that can be used instead of table sugar, and I came across your page. It is the most comprehensive article out there!...
View ArticleBy: Gennie C
The article mentions Truvia as a brand of stevia, however this is incorrect. Truvia is really just erythritol.
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-148732">Gennie C</a>. Truvia combines erythritol and stevia, and many people know choose...
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In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-3956">Dawn Gifford</a>. jaggery is not palm sugar. I wonder where you ever got that idea.
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-156122">salsapirate</a>. Palm sugar is often called jaggery among my friends from Asia,...
View ArticleBy: Roxanne
Sugar is the main culprit of weight gain and obesity, so it should be avoided as much as possible. I stopped consuming sugar from artificial sweeteners and processed foods. Instead, I get my sugar...
View ArticleBy: Benjamin Weingarten
Great work! I was looking online for different types of sugar that can be used instead of white sugar, and I came across your webpage. I am sharing your article on my blog and face book. I am linking...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-209861">Benjamin Weingarten</a>. Social media sharing is caring! But on a blog, please...
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In reply to Dawn Gifford. Am looking for an alternative to sweetness for my hot beverages. I’m trying to cut sugar. out of my diet and its the only stumbling g block. I simply cannot take my teas n...
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-219422">Lu</a>. Try stevia; it is sweet without the sugar, and many people like it in...
View ArticleBy: Pearle
from Pearle in Canada. Silver maples produce a lovely sweet sap that makes lovely syrup. Enjoyed your information . I’m allergic to white sugar but not maple syrup or honey but don’t dare try corn syrup.
View ArticleBy: shane
Very good info, infact such great info Im going to use it for a talk Im giving this month. I will give you the credit. As a Functional Health Practitioner, Im always grateful for others who have also...
View ArticleBy: Michael
Awesome Article! I am going to link back from my site. Very useful information.
View ArticleBy: Dawn Gifford
In reply to <a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-many-different-kinds-of-sugar#comment-241730">Michael</a>. I'm so glad you find it helpful!
View ArticleBy: Harsha
This article is indeed splendid with a lot of information in detail of sugar showcasing its different types of sugar. The article has been very helpful in by highlighting the different names of sugar...
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