Instructions say 2 or 3 x the sugar I have seen suggested elsewhere. How does this turn out for others? Thanks for both answers!!!
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I have been using 1/4c sugar to 4 c water for a month now with success. Every other ferment I switch to coconut water (no added sugar) and my grains are multiplying! Hope this helps.
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From the package "ADDS A TRIVAL AMOUNT OF SUGAR". I would suggest to go to their web site for additional information!
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I had the same reaction when I bought this product. My suspicion is that they added the dextrose as an anti caking agent, but since we are trying to cut out all forms of excess sugar from our diets, I won't be buying this product again. I want the iodine, but not the sugar.
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Here's the poportions I use. 2 cups raw sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 cream of tartar (Prevents crystals) and 2 tsp extract. When I made it with white sugar, it was a little one dimensional, and brown sugar took over. This syrup Is on the mild side as I live overseas and am hoarding my supply. If you want more if a maple punch, I think you could add 1-2 more teaspoons.
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I agree 2 should be enough 3 to be safe. Use a brush and dip heavy and then flick a few times back into canister and then on cupcake.
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I only have a humble Donvier, and am looking for something like this machine, but I have made Ice cream with Splenda (excellent) and Stevia (not so good, but I think it was bad stevia) and used substantially less of each than the sugar called for in the recipes. Consistency was fine, though I sometimes add a little gelatin if making a reduced fat batch. I would think you could make a no sugar added recipe that's fine as long as you use the Splenda. Not sure about other substitutes.
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Ok, so I did a test for you. I made 3 servings and it took 8 minutes. I would definitely recommend using threading sugar which you can order from amazon. It's really easy and each serving gets you a little more than a baseball-size serving. You turn it on and let it heat up for 3 minutes, then you shut it off and let the spinner atop(about a minute), pour in your 1-serving of threading sugar or 2 crushed candies, turn it back on and it starts making cotton candy immediately. Basically, you have to shut it off and wait for the spinner each time you make a serving. I'm happy to answer any other questions! And oh, don't use those colored sugared sprinkles. I did and it burned and made a mess. I also tried it with crushed hard candy and that worked well too. But you would need to use a basic hard candy like the consistency of a butterscotch disc or candy cane.... Jolly ranchers don't work very well.
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I used it in a cookie recipe today, and it worked fine. I used 1/8 tsp. stevia plus 1/4 cup xylitol to sweeten cookies made with 2 cups of almond flour. The sweetness was perfect for my taste.
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I too was a little worried about the sugar content. I have been using coconut water instead of the sugar water mix and it is much less sweet. I do alternate between the two as the grains really feed better on the sugar. My grains have been multiplying like crazy so they must be happy!
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I have only used the "no sugar added" variety. I would urge you to try that if sugar is a concern.
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You can use granulated sugar...look on utube for demo videos & ideas, so helpful!
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If you have the time to wait, order Lyle's Golden Syrup from Amazon. If not, there is a good utube video that is about 4.5 minutes long that explains the process, but I didn't see the recipe. So here's what I think you use: 1/2 cup sugar with 1 TBS of water, then add 2 more cups of sugar and 1-1/4 cups of water with 1 big slice of lemon. I think this will make 1 jar.
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I use the same amount as you would white flour. You will never know the difference. I have lost 38# and the biggest changes I made was using almond flour instead of white and stevia in place of sugar. Enjoy!
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Yes! This is what would be called for in a recipe which calls for glucose syrup. This product has a similar consistency to corn syrup! (Or you could just use corn syrup instead!)
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Simple sugar. 2 parts sugar 1part water flavoring.... Look up ...simple sugar recipes.....
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I mix white sugar with filtered water (1/4 cup sugar to 1cup water). I would imagine raw organic sugar would be an excellent substitute. In fact, I just might switch to that. Just remember the 1:4 ratio and you shouldn't have any problems. Change it out every few days! Btw I have had this feeder for a few years now and it has held up very well!
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Roll your mouse over the 2nd small image on the left (do not click) then roll the mouse over "Supplement Facts" do not click, and you will see the image magnified to be easily read. I've tried it and found it to be excessively sweet, as there is close to 50% sugar per serving. People addicted to sugar will love the flavor, not me. I've selected L-Arginine Pro as being less sugary.