It is an alternative, however, it is much harder to digest and is stored mostly as fat. Other healthier alternatives are Stevia and Honey.
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Sugar cane and sugar beets. And corn.
No. Cane sugar us sucrose. Corn sugar is mostly fructose. They are metabolised differently.
Corn sugar, also known as glucose or dextrose, is derived from corn starch, while cane sugar, also known as sucrose, is derived from the sugar cane plant. In terms of sweetness, both sugars are similar, but corn sugar is often used in processed foods and beverages, while cane sugar is more commonly used in baking and cooking.
Because corn is far more popular than sugar cane and is grown literally almost everywhere in the US in comparison to sugar cane.
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Corn is highly subsidized by the government making Corn Syrup cheaper.
Cane sugar and corn sugar differ in taste, with cane sugar having a slightly richer flavor. Nutritionally, cane sugar and corn sugar are similar in terms of calories and carbohydrates, but corn sugar may contain more fructose. Cane sugar is often considered more natural and less processed. In terms of potential health benefits, both sugars should be consumed in moderation to avoid negative health effects such as weight gain and increased risk of chronic diseases.
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Dextrose is corn-based.
Pure molasses does not contain corn syrup. Molasses is a by-product of refining sugar beets or sugarcane into sugar. Corn syrup is made from corn.
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