[HelenM]

I rarely at the adverts on here but I saw one today that rang a bell.
Yesterday in a cookery competition program on TV one of the chefs, whose 'thing' is healthy eating used a product called xylitol.There were Michelin starred chefs compeeting and his starter won the round so it can't have tasted bad.
There was an advertising link on hee about it. It apparently is 'natural' , the blurb says its metabolised without insulin, is kind to the teeth and can beused in cooking. I think I have seen it as an ingredient on sugar free chewing gum.
Has anyone tried to use it?

[Evermont]

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Diabetes

Possessing approximately 40% less food energy,[11] xylitol is a low-calorie alternative to table sugar. Absorbed more slowly than sugar, it doesn't contribute to high blood sugar levels or the resulting hyperglycemia caused by insufficient insulin response.

Wiki on Xylitol (link) (broken wiki link to Ref #11 - fixed link here)

I like Birch Beer Vermont is rich with birch and maple trees, many varieties of both. Nice to look at!

[davef]

Originally Posted by HelenM

I rarely at the adverts on here but I saw one today that rang a bell.
Yesterday in a cookery competition program on TV one of the chefs, whose 'thing' is healthy eating used a product called xylitol.

Saw the same program "The Great British Menu", I think the Chef is called Chris Horridge. He does go on A LOT about his "3D cooking", look, taste and being good for you. He refuses to use dairy products or sugar. He has his own recipe for lactose free milk and cream.While he may have some interesting things to say and good tips I find his personality just so grating that I switch of when he is talking. As I recall his fish course uses Ling and did not get very good comments but his other courses including desert were a real hit with the judges. His food does look great, I just can't take him at all.

[Pdljmpr]

LOL I wouldn't even touch Birch beer. I am highly allergic to birch.

[HelenM]

I found some in a health food shop. I'll try it when I get back to France ( doubt very much if I could find it there)

As I recall his fish course uses Ling and did not get very good comments

He changed the Ling but still didn't do very well with the fish course.

[jackmcmanus21]

Originally Posted by Pdljmpr

LOL I wouldn't even touch Birch beer. I am highly allergic to birch.

I'm sorry for ya...Birch Beer is terrific

[Janlaton]

So give me an idea what does birch beer most closely taste like? Any thing like root beer? My favorite is ginger beer. NOn alcoholic