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• 1. Anne, Susan, Lesley, Carys, and Zeebee all asked about how they can replace the sugar in recipes with Canderel.

  Replacing the sugar in recipes with Canderel couldn’t be easier, but you do need to choose the right product for the best effect. For sprinkling or dusting, the original Canderel is ideal for adding sweetness to your dishes. When cooking and baking try Canderel Yellow as it is more resilient at higher temperatures. Simply use Original Canderel or Canderel Yellow granular spoon for spoon in place of sugar in many of your favourite dishes or if you’re weighing it out, divide the sugar quantity by ten. For example if the recipe calls for 250 grams of sugar you will need 25g of Canderel.

• 2. Terry, Ronald, Rosalind, Desre and Liz all asked for a jam or marmalade recipe using Canderel?

  To make Canderel sweetened preserve, just use Canderel Yellow Granules spoon for spoon in place of the sugar in the jam or marmalade recipe of your choice. The yield will be slightly less and you may find that your preserve has a softer set, so for better results try boiling for longer than the recipe calls for. Reducing the liquid will help you get a firmer set too. Remember, however, that Canderel Yellow does not have the same preserving effects as sugar, so keep the jam in the fridge.

• 3. Desre asks – Is it possible to make Jelly using Canderel?

  Yes, it’s possible to make jelly with Canderel – you will need around 750ml of diluted juice, or your favourite low sugar cordial, plus 4 leaves of gelatine and 2 tablespoons of Canderel granules. If you fancy a treat, you can also make alcoholic jelly – try the Pimm’s Jelly recipe in the Canderel Kitchen.

• 4. Suzie asks – I am currently in training for a marathon and whilst running I drink a lot of sugary drinks to replace the sugars I am burning. Could I use Canderel to make lower calorie versions?

  You could indeed use Canderel to make lower sugar versions, but do bear in mind that the resulting drink would then only be replacing fluid and wouldn’t be supplying carbohydrate fuel for your muscles.  Most exercise experts say that moderate exercise of about 30-60 minutes duration doesn’t require carbohydrate replacement, but may require fluid replacement (especially in hotter weather). So drinking a sugar free drink, which you could make yourself by using Canderel, is fine for less intense training sessions, but if you’re training harder and longer I’d stick with the sugar-containing ones because the energy will help you keep going for longer.

• 5. Andrea asks - My dad’s triglycerides are up. Would he be better off using Canderel to sweeten his drinks and dishes than normal sugar?

  Yes, switching to Canderel in place of sugar for sweet treats is to be recommended, as there is a link between highly refined carbohydrates intake and elevated triglycerides. However, the link appears more pronounced in women than men.

• 6. Kathleen Walter asks – My friend has just started the Dukan Diet and has lost a huge amount of weight. What is involved in this diet and are there any side effects?

  I have to say I’m not a fan of the Dukan diet, and the British Dietetic Association recently placed it top of their five worst celebrity diets to avoid in the new year. It definitely does work initially, as it is calorie restricted but very high in protein in the first phase, which helps with appetite control. But it is confusing, very rigid, and suggests foods that most Brits wouldn’t normally choose, such as game and offal. There are side effects too, which even Dr Dukan himself warns of including lack of energy, constipation and bad breath. 

  By all means adopt some of the principles – like increasing your intake of lean proteins, e.g. chicken and fish, but be sure to include moderate portions of whole grains and plenty of fruit and veg too. That – combined with moderate calorie restriction overall – would be my prescription for losing weight in a sustainable, enjoyable way. And don’t deprive yourself of the odd treat, which you can make lower calorie by using Canderel in the case of sweet foods!

• 7. Mary Azzi asks – Do you have any recipes for cakes that I could still enjoy whilst on a diet?

  In the Sweet Treats and Cakes & Bakes sections of the Canderel Kitchen you will find a great selection of Canderel cakes that are calorie counted, so you can choose the ones that best fit into your diet. Why not try this zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake or my favourite, this light and fluffy Luxury Carrot Cake. If you have any of your own favourite recipes, you can usually make a low sugar version by using Canderel Yellow granular, spoon for spoon, in place of sugar, or if you’re weighing out, divide the sugar quantity by ten.

• 8. Anonymous asks – What’s the difference between Canderel (powdered sugar) and normal sugar?

  Sugar is the simple carbohydrate sucrose, made up of equal quantities of fructose and glucose. Canderel however, is an intense sweetener, which means you need far less of it, weight wise, to create the same sweetness, allowing calorie intake to be reduced. Canderel Yellow contains the sweetener sucralose, whereas Original Canderel contains aspartame and acesulphame K.

• 9. Clara Fernandes asks - Can I use Canderel in my tea? I cannot have bitter tea as it makes me feel nauseous.

  You can indeed and in fact Canderel tablets are the perfect way to enjoy a hot, sweet drink without the calories.

• 10. Amanda Scott asks - I have read that you are no longer supplying Vanilla Sticks to Sainsbury's, and that you will not be placing them in any other shops. Is it possible to buy them over the internet?

  They are not available over the internet unfortunately.

• 11. M. Bissett asks - I am a diabetic, can I use Canderel Yellow in ice cream recipes? Where can I find diabetic ice cream recipes?

  It’s possible to use to make ice cream and here is 1 recipe to get you started, in the Canderel Kitchen section of the website - is a delicious Green Tea Ice Cream. The only thing I would say is that though ice creams made with Canderel are somewhat better for your waistline, and make a suitable dessert for diabetics, most contain lots of cream and so will still need to be moderated as cream is a high source of saturated fats that raise cholesterol.

• 12. Sarah Martin asks – As it gets busier at work I am finding it harder and harder to resist the biscuit tin, I switched to having Canderel in my tea this year. Do you have any recipes for low calorie biscuits and snacks I could take to work?

  There is a delicious Chocolate Chip Biscuit recipe for you to try in the Canderel Kitchen section of the website for when you fancy a special treat that’s a bit healthier!
  But for every day, why not try mixing your snacks, such as a handful of dried fruit or nuts, low fat yogurts or a trusty banana!  If you can’t resist the biscuit tin, stick to plainer types such as rich teas and digestives which will be better for your waistline.

• 13. Helen Edmondson asks - My husband is border-line diabetic and has given up sugar. He has switched to having Canderel in his tea and coffee but wondered if he can still eat honey. The recommendations and advice I have found online are mixed.

  To all intents and purposes, honey is a simple sugar that can have the same effect on blood sugar as sugar out of a packet. So yes, if he’s cutting out sugar, then he should cut out honey too. However, small amounts of sugar and honey are actually ok as part of a healthy, balanced diet for your husband, especially if they are part of a meal rather than a between meal snack. The key things are watching overall calorie intake and making sure that he eats a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low fat dairy products and whole grains. Treats with Canderel in place of sugar, will enable him to satisfy a sweet tooth more safely too.

• 14. Olina Jabbour asks - Is using Canderel sugar daily safe for triglycerides patients?

  Yes, it is safe, and to be recommended as a sugar replacement for triglyceride patients. Too much sugar and refined carbohydrate may elevate triglycerides.

• 15. Christine Seal asks - Have you got a Lemon Drizzle cake recipe?

  Yes – you’ll find a wonderful recipe on the Canderel website for Lemon Drizzle Cake, I hope you very much enjoy!

• 16. Gina asks –Does Echinacea actually work?

  Many people swear by Echinacea to reduce colds, but the actual scientific evidence is mixed. Two trials looked at people taking Echinacea pills or tinctures for 8 to 12 weeks, but found no clear benefit in terms of cold prevention. However trials looking at whether Echinacea preparations help after the onset of cold symptoms do on average, show a modest reduction of duration and severity of symptoms. It seems that preparations based on Echinacea purpurea (there are different types of the herb) might be the most effective for this purpose in adults, so look out for this name on the label. There seems to be less benefit in children though.

• 17. Anthony asks – I am really prone to colds and would like to know if you have any recommendations for foods I should be eating to try and ward them off?

  There isn’t really a “prescription” for avoiding colds, but eating really well (with five portions of fruits and vegetables a day), avoiding stress and doing some regular exercise are key factors that can help. You might also benefit from a “prebiotic” supplement, such as Bimuno, which increase the number of “good” bugs in the gut (surprisingly a large part of the immune system is resident in the gut!) Most important of all is washing your hands regularly and not touching your face and nose a lot, as this transmits cold viruses to the places they take hold.

• 18. Faezeh asks - What is the main sugar in Canderel? I would like to know more about it? Is it Sucralose?

  Canderel Original contains the sweeteners Aspartame and Acesulphame K, whereas, Canderel Yellow contains Sucralose. All three are well studied, widely used and very safe sweeteners, but they have slightly different applications. The original Canderel range is perfect for simple and easy meals such as sprinkling on fruit or cereal or for recipes that don’t require cooking at high temperatures. Canderel Yellow is more heat stable and therefore more suitable for baking.

• 19. M. Artham and Yvonne both asked if there are any negative side effects associated with Canderel?

  No. There is no evidence to suggest that Canderel causes any negative side effects. Canderel brings nothing new to the diet.

• 20. Julie Lawson and Lee ask - What is the difference between Canderel Red and Canderel Yellow?

  Canderel Yellow granular is made with a different blend of ingredients that has been specially formulated for cooking and baking at high temperatures. The main difference is that Canderel Yellow granular is made with Sucralose, which is heat stable, so it’s great for use at a wide variety of temperatures and baking in recipes. The original Canderel range is perfect for simple and easy meals such as sprinkling on fruit or cereal or for recipes that don’t require cooking at high temperatures. Find recipes tailored for each product in the Canderel Kitchen.

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