Steve Freides wrote:
> Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>> "Steve Freides" > wrote:
>>
>>> Just a few observations based on my making syrups he
>>>
>>> It's easiest in a microwave and the results are good. We have 1200
>>> W microwave that generally cooks everything much faster than package
>>> directions call for, and my procedure is: 1-1/4 cups water and
>>> 1-1/4 cups sugar in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Microwave for 1
>>> min, stir, microwave for another minute, stir again, then another
>>> :30 to finish.
>>>
>>> I've been experimenting with "healthy" sugars.
>>
>> Have you looked into Panela? Just wondering if it is much
>> different nutritionally than other sugars. It is unrefined,
>> so it is dark-- but it reminds me of maple sugar in its level of
>> sweetness.
>>
>> I'm using it for some ginger beer experiments & like both the color
>> and flavor.
>
> Thank you - I have learned something new. From what I read just now,
> organic sugar is less processed than normal refined sugar, and
> turbinado sugar still less processed, but Panela is even less
> processed, so it's worthy of my consideration. I will try to pick
> some up locally or order it. My guess is that the local Whole
> Paychex will carry it.
> Thanks again.
>
> -S-

An update - Whole Foods does not carry this, but there is a Goya version
that, I'm hoping, will be at one of the more run-of-the-mill grocery
stores in our town.

-S-