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Cassava root syrup
Cassava root syrup
Cassava root syrup
What is it:
Cassava root syrup is a sweetener derived from the cassava plant, also known as manioc or yuca. Cassava root syrup is produced through a process of extracting the starch from cassava roots and then enzymatically converting the starch into sugars, primarily glucose and maltose. This process involves crushing the roots to release the starch, which is then purified, hydrolyzed, and concentrated into syrup form. Cassava root syrup is commonly used as a food additive in various food products such as baked goods, beverages, and confectionery items due to its sweetening properties and versatility.
Rating:
Cassava root syrup is rich in antioxidants and various nutrients. However, cassava root syrup is primarily sugar and doesn’t appear to offer any health benefits as it may in it’s whole root form. Consuming high amounts of sugar in any form has been linked to many adverse health effects such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. As a less commonly used sweetener, there is no research on it’s health effects.
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How we rate ingredients
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your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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