How to choose a healthy natural sweetness

Last week we had been to Cloudtail office to meet our on boarding partner. As the meeting prolonged, we were offered Coffee . He asked us to help ourselves with the choice of sweetener. He preferred Brown sugar as its natural, healthy sugar substitute and less in calories .He was surprised when we highlighted the calorie content on the pack .

Are you confused with White, Brown, Blue, Yellow packets and looking out for a healthier option?

1.White sugar: Processed from cane is available in white packets in every café’s. Its sweet taste makes the coffee more delicious but due to its recent association with weight gain,diabetes and other lifestyle disorders,it’s been branded as white poison.

 One packet /sachet (5gms) White sugar= 20 calories

2. Brown sugar: it’s being promoted as a healthier version of white sugar and leaves a heavier flavour but has the same calories and glucose content as white sugar. Besides, it is also prone to clumping.

One Packet/sachet (5gms) Brown sugar = 20 calories

3. Artificial Sweeteners / Sugar free: You can find yellow or blue colour sachets containing high intense artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Sucralose which are 200 to 600 times sweetener than sugar and requires very less quantity to sweeten. Artificial sweeteners though cut out calories but over powers the flavour and can leave a medicinal after taste. Debate still continues if they are safe on long usage with no side effects.

 One Packet/sachet (1gm = 5gms sweetness of white sugar) = 4calories

4. Natural Sweeteners: You can find green colour sachets containing high intense sweeteners like Stevia which is 100 to 300 times sweetener than sugar and requires very less quantity to sweeten. Raw Stevia has a bitter after taste and interferes directly with the flavour of the beverage, due to its natural origin. It’s usage in recent years has increased.

 One Packet/sachet (1gm = 5gms sweetness of white sugar) = 4calories

5. Calorie Reduced Sugar: made from blending Coconut sap and Stevia leaves to produce a healthy natural sweetness. The coconut sap provides vitamins and nutrients along with sweetness and to reduce the calories for a healthier balance, Stevia is used.

Lowkal’s innovative Food Coating Technology ensures that Stevia doesn’t interfere with the flavours creating a rich taste that you may have never experienced before.

One Red stick sachet (1gm= 5gms sweetness of white sugar) = 4calories plus vitamins and nutrients