Mesquite Pod Meal?

I found websites stating that 15g mesquite pod meal is 2 tablespoons. I
thought it would only be 1 tablespoon, so it would be great if it could be
used as a sub for molasses or brown sugar.
Again, does anyone have any experience with this?

Bev-Ann said:

I ran across 'mesquite pod meal' while doing a google search for something
else. It's supposed to taste like molasses with a hint of caramel and is
3g net carbs/15g with a glycemic index of 25. I've been looking for
something to replace brown sugar and especially molasses for my baking and
wondered if anyone has used this?

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Bev

haven't tried it, link here:
http://www.eatraw.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=er541
but ironically, my daughter is into this raw diet, so I'll look at it
closer on this website.

I use sweet & low brown sugar, but sparingly, so I don't get the aftertaste,
so I don't know how that will fit into your recipe.

Diane

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I found websites stating that 15g mesquite pod meal is 2 tablespoons. I
thought it would only be 1 tablespoon, so it would be great if it could be
used as a sub for molasses or brown sugar.
Again, does anyone have any experience with this?

Bev-Ann said:

I ran across 'mesquite pod meal' while doing a google search for something
else. It's supposed to taste like molasses with a hint of caramel and is
3g net carbs/15g with a glycemic index of 25. I've been looking for
something to replace brown sugar and especially molasses for my baking and
wondered if anyone has used this?

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Bev

Yeah, that's the website I got some of my info from too.
I make my own sugar substitute blend for baking using polydextrose,
isomalt, erythritol and Sweetzfree. It gives the same texture and "mouth
feel" as real sugar. I add a half tablespoon of blackstrap molasses for
"brown sugar". Sweet & Low or any of those artificial sweeteners can't
replace those.
What I'd really like is something to replace straight molasses when there's
a larger amount required, like in bran muffins.

diane said:

haven't tried it, link here:
http://www.eatraw.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=er541
but ironically, my daughter is into this raw diet, so I'll look at it
closer on this website.

I use sweet & low brown sugar, but sparingly, so I don't get the aftertaste,
so I don't know how that will fit into your recipe.

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Bev