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Pear Juice Concentrate

In season all year

Food Description:

Pear juice concentrate is used as a sugar replacement in cakes and desserts. The juice is extracted by press from mature, sound pears then evaporated under vacuum. Pear juice concentrate is approx 1/3 lower in kilojoules than refined sugar per weight.
Purchase it from greengrocers with a large range of grocery items or health food stores.

General Information:

Category: Sweetener
To Buy: Buy in jars from health food stores or the health section of the supermarket.
To Store: Store in the fridge once opened. Check the expiry date on the packaging but it should keep for up to 18 months.
Tips and Tricks: Half a cup of concentrate replaces 1 cup sugar.

Nutrition (0.5 Cup):

Weight (grams): 125
Carbohydrates, g: 115.3
Fat (g): 1.0
Monosaturated Fat , g: 0.0
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. No information available
Energy (kJ): 1940
Protein (g): 0.5
Saturated Fat, g : 0.0
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. No information available
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Use in muffins, porridge, cakes and many other desserts in place of sugar.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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