hi mike!
Honey is quite similar to sugar, so there is no real advantage from substituting honey for sugar. Unlike sugar, honey provides some minerals - but only in trace amounts. Also, honey is sweeter than granulated sugar, so you can substitute a smaller amount of honey for sugar in some recipes. But honey actually has more carbohydrates and more calories per teaspoon than granulated sugar has. So any calories and carbohydrates you save will be nominal.

If you prefer the taste of honey, go ahead and use it - but only in moderation. Be sure to count the carbohydrates in honey as part of your eating plan.
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Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 3:52 PM on September 27, 2008

" Mike ! Honey is the natural food suppliment of sugar. By taking sugar in irregular quantity for a long cause dibeties n other related health problem`s. So, we should try to take Honey as sugar in our daily routin, it`s very safe n beneficial for us.

Answered by Tarachand , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:14 PM on September 17, 2008

Honey is quite similar to sugar, so there is no real advantage from substituting honey for sugar. Unlike sugar, honey provides some minerals - but only in trace amounts. Also, honey is sweeter than granulated sugar, so you can substitute a smaller amount of honey for sugar in some recipes. But honey actually has more carbohydrates and more calories per teaspoon than granulated sugar has. So any calories and carbohydrates you save will be nominal.

If you prefer the taste of honey, go ahead and use it - but only in moderation. Be sure to count the carbohydrates in honey as part of your eating plan.

Answered by YourS , an ibibo Specialist, at 3:03 PM on September 10, 2008

yes, honey is a good substitute for sugar

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 12:26 PM on September 10, 2008

well, To substitute honey for sugar in any recipe, replace the sugar with equal measurements of honey, but reduce the amount of other liquid by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used in place of sugar, and reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees to prevent over browning

You can substitute white sugar for honey (which only means that you are going from a solid sugar to a liquid one), but not without changing the texture and taste of the recipe. Here's the formula: 1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid.

If you change to honey, you will also need to add more baking soda in the recipe because honey is an acidic ingredient. For every 3/4 cup of honey, add in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and take out 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Using this formula, you can test your recipes and see what happens. Quick cakes such as muffins and quick breads are the most forgiving recipes, so you may get lucky. My philosophy is that sugar is sugar is sugar, so I'd be inclined to leave your recipes just the way they are. Good luck! .

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 11:11 AM on September 10, 2008

Honey is superior to sugar in that it has more vitamins and minerals, is sweeter, and raises one's blood sugar more slowly. It is unrefined and natural. It also will keep your baked goods moister longer. Here's how to substitute honey for the sugar in a recipe.
Step1-Choose a recipe to experiment with. Quick breads or muffins are a good place to start.
Step2-To start with, it's a good idea to substitute up to half of the sugar in a given recipe. Once you've experimented more and have a better handle on how it works, you can try a higher percentage of honey. Here are the principles of substituting honey for sugar:
Step3-Up to one cup, honey can be substituted for sugar in equal amounts. For example, you can substitute 1/2 cup of honey for 1/2 cup of sugar called for in a recipe. Over one cup, use about 2/3-3/4 cup of honey for every cup of sugar. This is because honey is actually sweeter than sugar.
Step4-Honey is a liquid, so you'll need to reduce the liquid in the recipe a little. Do this at a rate of 1/4 cup less liquid for every cup of honey used in the recipe.
Step5-Honey is also a little acidic. To counter-act this, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of honey used.
Step6-Honey causes baked good to brown more quickly, so reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees F and watch carefully as the time gets close.

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 11:10 AM on September 10, 2008

Honey is quite similar to sugar, so there is no real advantage from substituting honey for sugar. Unlike sugar, honey provides some minerals — but only in trace amounts. Also, honey is sweeter than granulated sugar, so you can substitute a smaller amount of honey for sugar in some recipes. But honey actually has more carbohydrates and more calories per teaspoon than granulated sugar has. So any calories and carbohydrates you save will be nominal.

If you prefer the taste of honey, go ahead and use it — but only in moderation. Be sure to count the carbohydrates in honey as part of your eating plan
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Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 10:46 AM on September 10, 2008

Yes honey is a good substitute for sugar.it has many medicinal properties like anti bacterial and has healing powers. Honey was used by ancient Egyptians to cure cuts/burns . Not only in ancient Egypt but it is a medicine for many disease according to ayurveda.Honey is also a detoxifying agent . It gives almost same energy as sugar but it is much sweater than sugar .

Hope this will help you.

Answered by Sivaram , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:44 AM on September 10, 2008