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dextrose

  • 16 Dec 2011 3:51 PM
    Message # 775497
    Deleted user
    Hi 
    Does anyone know how much dextrose equals 1 cup of sugar
  • 16 Dec 2011 8:27 PM
    Reply # 775658 on 775497
    Deleted user
    I just substitute the same amount, so a cup. But if you want things to have a similar level of sweetness you'll need more, and then you might need to change other ingredients... too hard really. I made baklava yesterday with dextrose and rice malt syrup instead of sugar and honey and it was lovely, yes less sweet, but it's usually ridiculously sweet. I do find that sometimes things need to be cooked at a cooler temp or a shorter time with dextrose.
  • 19 Dec 2011 5:44 PM
    Reply # 777422 on 775658
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    Lisa Quilter wrote:I just substitute the same amount, so a cup. But if you want things to have a similar level of sweetness you'll need more, and then you might need to change other ingredients... too hard really. I made baklava yesterday with dextrose and rice malt syrup instead of sugar and honey and it was lovely, yes less sweet, but it's usually ridiculously sweet. I do find that sometimes things need to be cooked at a cooler temp or a shorter time with dextrose.

    agreed, usually you can get away with just substituting the same amount (you may need more liquid to compensate).  Sometimes it turns out lovely and exactly the same other times it might be less sweet.  Generally I've had much success with using the same amount.  I also substitute the same amount of honey, golden syrup etc for rice malt syrup.  Also if you come across brown sugar, use dextrose with a few tablespoons of rice malt syrup.
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