{"product_id":"the-ultimate-guide-to-sugars-and-sweeteners-discover-the-taste-use-nutrition-science-and-lore-of-everything-from-agave-nectar-to-xylitol-paperback","title":"The Ultimate Guide to Sugars and Sweeteners: Discover the Taste, Use, Nutrition, Science, and Lore of Everything from Agave Nectar to Xylitol - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Barclay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilippa Sandall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClaudia Shwide-Slavin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, supermarkets and natural food stores feature a bewildering variety of sugars and alternative sweeteners. The deluge of conflicting information doesn't help. If choosing a sweetener leaves you scratching your head, this handy guide will answer all of your questions--even the ones you didn't know to ask: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich sweeteners perform well in baking?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWill the kids notice if I sub in stevia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's the best pick if I'm watching my waistline, blood sugar, or environmental impact?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre any of them really superfoods . . . or toxic?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Perfect for foodies, bakers, carb counters, parents, chefs, and clinicians, this delightfully readable book features more than 180 alphabetical entries on natural and artificial sweeteners, including the usual suspects (table sugar, honey), the controversial (aspartame, high-fructose corn syrup), the hyped (coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener), and the unfamiliar (Chinese rock sugar, isomaltulose). You'll also find myth-busting Q\u0026amp;As, intriguing trivia, side-by-side comparisons of how sweeteners perform in classic baked goods, and info on food-additive regulations, dental health, the glycemic index, and more. Your sweet tooth is in for a real education!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Barclay, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant dietitian who worked for Diabetes Australia (NSW) from 1998-2014. He is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe New Glucose Revolution for Diabetes\u003c\/i\u003e and a member of the editorial boards of the Diabetes Australia's consumer magazine, \u003ci\u003eConquest\u003c\/i\u003e, and health professional magazine, \u003ci\u003eDiabetes Management Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Barclay is currently Chief Scientific Officer at the Glycemic Index Foundation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilippa Sandall\u003c\/b\u003e is cocreator of the \u003ci\u003eSeafurrers \u003c\/i\u003eblog as well as coauthor of several books in the bestselling New Glucose Revolution series. She runs her own editorial consulting agency in New South Wales. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudia Shwide-Slavin, MS, RD, CDE, \u003c\/b\u003e has been a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator for over 20 years. She runs a clinical private practice in New York City, prior to which she set up and coordinated three diabetes centers in the NYC area. Her writing on diabetes and sweeteners has appeared in various peer-reviewed journals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Jennie Brand-Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of human nutrition at the University of Sydney and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. She is acknowledged worldwide for her expertise on carbohydrates and health, as well as infant nutrition.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 16, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765023670560,"sku":"9781615192168","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dc81567ec6c74a9b99aca27078237a00.webp?v=1780260770","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ultimate-guide-to-sugars-and-sweeteners-discover-the-taste-use-nutrition-science-and-lore-of-everything-from-agave-nectar-to-xylitol-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}