HITK news looks good - small float: New DiabetiSweet 'Measure for Measure' Tastes and Cooks Like Real Sugar; Eliminates Need for Other Sugar Substitutes
AMITYVILLE, New York, Sep 14, 1999 (BW HealthWire) -- New
DiabetiSweet(R) "Measure for Measure" is the first-ever bulk sweetener
that can completely replace sugar in baking and cooking. DiabetiSweet
eliminates the need for other sugar substitutes because it tastes and
cooks exactly like natural sugar, with no aftertaste.
DiabetiSweet was developed by Health Care Products, a division of
Hi-Tech Pharmacal (Nasdaq: HITK), the leading manufacturer of a complete
line of products for diabetes sufferers. It was formulated specifically
for individuals with health conditions requiring restricted diets with
reduced sodium and sugar, including diabetes.
It is extremely difficult for diabetes sufferers to avoid sugar in
their diets completely, and even other sugar substitutes require the
addition of some sugar in cooking and baking to maintain the taste and
quality standards of the recipe. DiabetiSweet "Measure for Measure"
completely eliminates this need because it is the only non-sugar bulk
sweetener with a one-to-one substitution rate for natural sugar. If a
recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar, the same amount of DiabetiSweet may
be used instead, with identical results.
The DiabetiSweet Difference
Unlike other powdered sugar substitutes, DiabetiSweet:
-- contains no saccharin or aspartame
-- is heat stable to maintain its sweetness at high temperatures
-- is granulated for even consistency in baked goods
-- shares the same baking and cooking properties of sugar
-- tastes just like natural sugar
-- has no aftertaste
"DiabetiSweet 'Measure for Measure' is the only sugar substitute that
looks like sugar, tastes like sugar and cooks like sugar," said Gary
April, president of Health Care Products. "For the first time, diabetes
sufferers and other health conscious consumers can enjoy desserts,
baked goods and other sweet foods without the health concerns."
DiabetiSweet "Measure for Measure" contains Sunette (acesulfame k), a
high-intensity sweetener, and Isomalt, a sweetener and bulking agent
that allows DiabetiSweet to maintain sweetness in high heat.
DiabetiSweet contains no hidden forms of sugar like sorbitol, fructose
or dextrose so it is completely safe for use by diabetes sufferers. In
addition, DiabetiSweet does not contain sodium (salt), saccharin,
aspartame or maltodextrin.
DiabetiSweet "Measure for Measure" is currently available at retailers
nationwide in eight-ounce packages and individual packets.
Hi-Tech Pharmacal is a specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer of both
branded and generic prescription, over-the-counter and nutritional
products for the general health industry. The company's subsidiary,
Health Care Products, manufactures and markets DiabetiSweet and a broad
line of products designed to help individuals with diabetes and
health-conscious consumers lead healthier lives, including the market
leading Diabetic Tussin cough and cold remedies. For more information
on DiabetiSweet "Measure for Measure," or any HCP product, contact the
company at 800/899-3116 or visit their website at
diabeticproducts.com.
Banana Bread
3-4 very ripe bananas
3/4 cup DiabetiSweet Measure for Measure
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a metal or glass loaf
pan. Peel bananas and place in large bowl. Mash bananas with large
spoon. Add all other ingredients and mix with spoon until combined.
Batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour batter into loaf pan. Increase
oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake bread 50 - 55 minutes. Let cool
completely on wire rack before removing from pan.
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