tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post5023207078960053593..comments2024-01-08T08:17:59.400-07:00Comments on Birgit's Daily Bytes: Basic Low-Carb Bake MixBirgit Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-31425032065860459742011-12-06T21:16:36.593-07:002011-12-06T21:16:36.593-07:00Polydextrose has a totally different function. Aca...Polydextrose has a totally different function. Acacia fiber has very strong thickening power, and in the case of the bake mix it gives moisture and elasticity/structure. Polydextrose doesn't do that. <br />In low carb cooking polydextrose is usually used more as a sugar substitute (even though it's a fiber) as it allows you to simulate the properties of sugar (in combination with another Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-75640467117713723052011-12-06T21:00:12.079-07:002011-12-06T21:00:12.079-07:00Do you think that Polydextrose (Poly D Fiber) can ...Do you think that Polydextrose (Poly D Fiber) can be substituted for acacia fiber? <br />I purchased it on Netrition, here's the description: <br /> " PolyD Fiber can be used as a sugar and/or fat replacer and adds a significant amount of fiber to foods. It is 90% fiber. It provides about 1 calorie per gram vs. 4 calories per gram for other carbs. It keeps foods moist, and acts as a Cindy Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648463172779786902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-17165769099559617672011-11-21T13:02:37.354-07:002011-11-21T13:02:37.354-07:00It will still work, but there is a slight differen...It will still work, but there is a slight difference in texture. But not so much so that it would ruin the whole dish. It just makes it a little better :)Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-80449687931776560622011-11-21T12:22:17.423-07:002011-11-21T12:22:17.423-07:00I wanted to make the lady fingers for the low carb...I wanted to make the lady fingers for the low carb tiramasiu and have ordered the cake enhancer but it won't get here in time to make the recipe. Any substitutions possible? what would happen if I left it out altogether?threadlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953435144440598682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-44944833580393430182011-10-09T15:08:38.128-07:002011-10-09T15:08:38.128-07:00Yes, it's the resistant corn starch 260 on net...Yes, it's the resistant corn starch 260 on netrition that I use!<br />I corrected the link above :)Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-36895109766190342492011-10-09T13:48:58.754-07:002011-10-09T13:48:58.754-07:00Netrition doesn't seem to have anything called...Netrition doesn't seem to have anything called Resistant Maize - they do have something called Resistant Corn Starch (http://www.netrition.com/lifesource_rcs260_page.html), but I just wanted to make sure that it was the same thing before I place an order. I want to follow the recipe as printed, to ensure maximum success, and no wasted ingredients. :)LCDCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-60443072206156746602011-09-04T08:53:18.312-07:002011-09-04T08:53:18.312-07:00I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-59998458843230167682011-09-04T02:38:08.311-07:002011-09-04T02:38:08.311-07:00Pumpkin cupcakes were sublime. Thanks you for the...Pumpkin cupcakes were sublime. Thanks you for the wonderful recipe. I look forward to many more. Thanks, MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-9141477851246990722011-09-03T15:59:02.231-07:002011-09-03T15:59:02.231-07:00I've tried it with others, but there's som...I've tried it with others, but there's something about the acacia gum that adds a property to the dough in terms of elasticity and workability that's unlike xanthan or guar gum.<br />The only other place I've used it so far is in the homemade sugar-free marzipan. for the same reasons as above. It adds to the pliability.<br /><br />It may not be a common ingredient in homemade Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-149950785211002272011-09-03T13:44:26.799-07:002011-09-03T13:44:26.799-07:00Why do you use Acacia gum instead of the other sta...Why do you use Acacia gum instead of the other stabilizers? Is it better and what other applications is it good for? This is the first time I have seen this ingredient. I have made a batch of the baking mix and I am excited about using it. I am going to make the pumpkin cupcakes. Thank you and have a great day, Marilyn McCormackMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288639016212625999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-44860736064147704932011-07-23T14:38:35.526-07:002011-07-23T14:38:35.526-07:00Thanks...will have to order some!Thanks...will have to order some!sailorswifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-48428656008174113532011-07-21T16:48:41.043-07:002011-07-21T16:48:41.043-07:00Hmmm for some reason all my links disappeared. I h...Hmmm for some reason all my links disappeared. I had linked to all the products! I'll put them back in and hope it'll stick this time!Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-48689944840442049852011-07-21T16:14:11.534-07:002011-07-21T16:14:11.534-07:00Sounds great...but what the heck is cake inhancer?...Sounds great...but what the heck is cake inhancer??? Never heard of it!sailorswifenoreply@blogger.com