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NOW Foods Pure Crystalline Fructose is a natural sweetener derived from corn, offering a healthier alternative to traditional sugar. With a sweetness level 1.2 to 1.75 times that of table sugar, this certified Non-GMO and Kosher product is perfect for a variety of culinary applications, all while providing a guilt-free indulgence.
M**Y
Excellent
Excellent price for a lot of it! This is very good for me and it was very affordable. Highly recommend.
P**W
A Healthier Sweet
Fructose is a better sugar than sucrose also known as "White Sugar," or "Processed Sugar."rFructose looks just like its family member but where sucrose doesn't instantly dissolve and is a little harder to digest, Fructose dissolves almost instantly and is very easy to metabolize. Many people misunderstand when they see "High Fructose Corn Syrup," on a label. Contrary to what the PSA's promote, Dextrose, also known as Corn Syrup or Corn Sweetener is a complex sugar and doesn't break down easily. It turns into fat. Also, Dextrose is not really sweet, so much as sour. So high quantities of Fructose are used to cover that sour. But where fructose breaks down very quickly Dextrose lasts for a long time. Thus the mix. Not to mention that I just discovered that too much sugar in your diet actually makes you crave more food, not less.So lecture aside, don't give Fructose a bad rap. It is the same sugar you find in Apples, Oranges, Grapes and any other kind of fruit. Pineapple anyone? You won't find dextrose or sucrose there.The best part of Fructose is that it sweetens better and takes less. One teaspoon is as effective as 2 tablespoons of sucrose. And we won't even mention Corn Syrup.I am very happy with the product. I use it in my Tea every day. I also use it for general cooking. Only difference is storage instructions. Refrigerate Immediately! Fructose breaks down faster and food needs to be properly stored.
M**A
Very good FRUCTOSE sweetener - Sweeter than sugar, but no "funny taste."
I have to say - This fructose is really pure.I use this because it tastes like sugar, only sweeter, so it's great for when you have something (a cake, a drink, etc...) but you want to give it just a little bit more of a sweetness kick.For the record, the jury is still out on how good or bad fructose is for people, but, also for the record, this is FRUIT SUGAR - It's one of the dominant forms of sugar found in FRUITS, only extracted and concentrated. That's why I'm not afraid to use it. If I'm going to use apple juice to sweeten something, why not pure fructose?With all that said, pure fructose (which this is) is about 70% sweeter than plain table sugar. That means that, ounce for ounce, you'll either get 70% MORE sweetness than you would for an equal amount of good old fashioned table sugar for the same caloric hit (ie: 100 calories of Table Sugar (sucrose) vs 100 calories of Fructose, you'll get 70% more sweetness from using fructose.) OR... you can reduce the amount of FRUCTOSE you use by HALF and still wind up with a perfectly sweet concoction... for half the calories.Additionally, it melts like table sugar in water, and has the same "anti-freeze" capabilities that table sugar has (good for making slushies and ice creams.) Not sure how it reacts in baked items, or with yeast, (ie: how well the yeast feed off it, or how acidic / alkaline it is [necessary info when baking...]) but for how I'm using it, this fructose is GREAT!
M**E
Lumpy but good
Legit fructose for an excellent unit price. The catch is that some of crystals are way too big for most uses.You have to either dissolve it or run it through a sifter and grind up the bigger chunks.
A**E
Just what I needed
I'm a marathon runner and make my own energy gels/drinks. This fructose doesn't give me stomach issues, even when taking it in high doses frequently during the run.
B**T
Good value
Cant beat the price. Good quality
T**E
Exactly what I'm looking for from fructose
It seems like many reviews of this product -- particularly the negative ones -- are about sweetener consumption in general, and not about buyers' satisfaction with this particular item. I bought the product, and I used it, and I'm very pleased with it.Like many health-conscious people, I do try to monitor (and limit) how much sugar is in my diet, and in general I try to use low-glycemic-index sweeteners. My personal preference is for coconut palm sugar, which has a rich, caramel flavor and is not extremely sweet. But sometimes I want a little extra sweetness, and in those situations I like to supplement the coconut palm sugar with a bit of fructose.To me, fructose has a light, bright sweetness that is distinctively different from sucrose (or glucose or dextrose), and the NOW Foods fructose delivers exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not able to find fructose in local grocery or natural foods stores, so I have to get it online, and I'm very happy with the price-per-quantity of this item. My one wish would be to be able to get it cost-effectively in smaller amounts -- one pound or even less -- because I don't go through it very quickly. This three-pound bag will last me a very long time!
C**Y
Good Substitute for Regular White Granulated Sugar
I used this to replace regular white granulated sugar at home after a recommendation from a German chemist friend. My family has enjoyed the switch and can especially taste the difference in baked goods. We had tried another brand, but the texture of the granules was better on this product and held together. The other brand I tried was more of a power. As for the cost, I used to live in another country where is was more common to bake with fruit sugar, so the cost was much less and available at regular supermarkets. Wish it was the same where I live now in the states.
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