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Re:So sweet, no spike: microbially produced protein 3k times... by altintx on Sunday July 30, 2023 @01:41AM (#36928207)
You often need the chemical properties of sugar to maintain texture. It’s not just a question of flavor or sweetness.
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Re:So sweet, no spike: microbially produced protein 3k times... by idle_zealot on Sunday July 30, 2023 @01:46AM (#36928233)
You can get ketchup and chocolate without any sugar at all.
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Re:So sweet, no spike: microbially produced protein 3k times... by tourmalinetaco on Sunday July 30, 2023 @04:53AM (#36929245)
No added sugar, you mean? Tomatoes and cacao both contain natural sugars.
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Re:So sweet, no spike: microbially produced protein 3k times... by az226 on Sunday July 30, 2023 @01:46AM (#36928231)
You don’t need sugar for textural reasons for either chocolate or ketchup. It almost surely has to do with taste.
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