Surprise! Rice isn’t just a grain it also makes a great natural sweetener. Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is made from fermented brown rice. The sprouts have enzymes that help break down complex carbohydrates in the rice creating a more soluble form of ‘sugar’. This natural sweetener has more nutrition than common white sugar and does not cause blood sugar spikes like sucrose and fructose do. Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is only half as sweet as sugar and comes in a liquid form for easy use.

Health benefits of Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup

• Safe to use

  This alternative sweetener is a natural product and a good alternative to sugar. Organic Brown Rice Syrup has no artificial colours or preservatives.

• Low glycemic index

  The sugars in this sweetener are 45% maltose and 3% glucose. The rest of the sugar makeup is soluble carbohydrates. Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is considered low on the glycemic index scale because it does not cause blood sugar spikes. The result of this combination of sugars and carbohydrates is a slow release of energy over a longer period of time rather than the quick burst of energy you get from white sugar.

• Contains vitamins and minerals

  This sweetener has nutritional value unlike white sugar that has little to none. Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is high in the minerals: manganese, iron, potassium and magnesium. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure helping your heart stay well. Magnesium is important in reducing muscles spasms, creating healthy nerve function, relieving the symptoms of migraines and asthma. Organic Brown Rice Syrup also contains essential B vitamins that help your body fight stress.

• Does not contain fructose

  Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is perfect for those avoiding fructose in their diet. Eliminating fructose in your diet can help with weight loss, candida and other sugar related health conditions.

• Gluten free

  Some brown rice malt syrup is made with enzymes other than from rice itself, which makes it gluten free. Always check the label to be certain that the one you are purchasing is gluten free.

How to use Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup

This sweetener is a thick, light brown syrup. A few sources say that you can use brown rice malt syrup in a 1:1 ratio to white sugar. However, some recipes may not work out well since this is syrup it adds liquid to the recipe instead of a dry ingredient like granulated sugar. Also it is only half as sweet as white sugar. Experimentation is best, to find a good ratio. If possible always choose Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup. Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is best for beverages, cereal, and smoothies or any other food that works well with liquid sweeteners. It can also be used in baking but it can create a crisp or crystalline nature to baked goods. 'Ask a naturopath' if Organic Brown Rice Malt Syrup is a good choice for your dietary needs.