How is this syrup different from ordinary ginger syrup made with sugar? — Ginger Syrup Sugar-Free Premium 300 ml — GreenLab

The key difference lies in the source of sweetness. In classic syrups it comes from ordinary sugar, whereas in "ZUCKERFREI" Ingveri siirup the sweet taste comes from natural fructose from Jerusalem artichoke — which is also a sugar and provides calories (270 kcal per 100 g). Jerusalem artichoke gives a soft, less sharp sweetness, so the syrup comes across as more delicate than the usual sweet additions and does not overpower the taste of the drink or dish itself.

The second focal point is ginger. It is responsible for the characteristic spicy, warm and slightly fresh profile. In hot drinks, ginger makes the taste deeper and richer, and in cold ones it adds a spicy accent that a plain sweet syrup usually lacks.

In practice, this means the product suits those who want to make flavours more vivid but are looking for an alternative to ordinary syrups with sugar. It is important to understand, though, that the absence of ordinary sugar describes the composition and flavour profile, not any effect on the body; moreover, fructose from Jerusalem artichoke is also a sugar. The syrup is a flavouring addition, not a substitute for a balanced diet.

If you have not tried Jerusalem artichoke-based sweeteners before, start with a small amount: the taste and the sensation of sweetness may differ from what you are used to with sugar.