Brown Sugar Question

[hrly169]

I cannot have any sugar more refined than evaporated cane juice. Everyone I have asked says that brown sugar is just refined white sugar mixed with molasses which means I cannot eat it. Is there any natural brown sugar or a brown sugar substitute I can use in recipes. I am putting together my Thanksgiving menu and running into problems with this.

Thanks so much

[Cheri A]

Here's a link that I found that describes the difference between beet sugar and cane sugar, and also brown sugars.

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[missy'smom]

I hear that Agave nectar is low glycemic, if that's what your problem is.

[purple]

Not sure about your sugar/health problem but some subs for sugar depending on the recipe can be:

unsweetened applesauce

pureed banana, peaches, berries, pears or apricots

pure maple syrup

agave nectar

honey

evaporated cane juice

date syrup/sugar

stevia

xylitol

molasses

pineapple, apple juice

you can google to see what could work for you the best

[JNBunnie1]

Try 'sucanat'

Here's a link:

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