do i need to change amount of sugar substitute when using insead of sugar?

Question

I need to know so i can make my dad who is diabetic some biscuits, I use 2oz caster sugar normally what do i use when using a substitute

Answer 1

Ingredients: Sugar Substitute
Serving Size: Splenda 3.8 oz = 2 lbs sugar, 1 Tsp x 220
Per Serving:
Calories - 0
Carbs <1 (gm)
Sugar 0 (gm)
Protein 0 (gm)
Chol 0 (mg)
Fiber 0 (gm)
Fat 0 (gm)
Sodium 0 (mg)

Sugar=Splenda for baking
1/4 Cup=1/8 Cup, or (2 Tbsp, or 6 Tsp)
1/3 Cup=2 Tbsp + 2 Tsp
1/2 Cup=1/4 Cup, or (4 Tbsp, or 12 Tsp)
2/3 Cup=1/3 Cup, or (5 Tbsp+1 Tsp, or 16 Tsp)
3/4 Cup=6 Tbsp, or 18 Tsp
1 Cup=1/2 Cup

Answer 2

You are a good daughter, but I think professional advice from a health visitor would help - too risky to juggle amounts in something like biscuits for a diabetic. But I bet they will taste better than shop bought for a treat. xx Substitutes are normally much sweeter than regular sugar, but if you start juggling, the biscuits will not have the same crispness.

Answer 3

Yes, definitely change the amount! Most sugar substitutes are highly concentrated, but not at the same amounts. There should be substitution directions on the package for whichever brand you purchase. In addition to the brands you would commonly find at restaurants to add to tea (such as Equal or Sweet-N-Low), there are brands that were created more specifically for baking and will be on the baking goods aisle. I would try one of these. Best of luck!

Answer 4

Each kind of sugar substitute is different.

Check on the back of the box, the proportions are always there.

Use what is suggested.

good luck