Sugar-free pudding mix
90 kcal per 100 g
Category: Sweets and Sweeteners
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbohydrates | 20g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Total fats | 0.5g |
| Fiber | 2.5g |
| Sodium | 200mg |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Sugar-free pudding mix is a powdered preparation designed to facilitate the creation of creamy and smooth desserts without adding refined sugars. This ingredient allows you to enjoy a sweet and delicious pudding, ideal for those looking to control their calorie intake or maintain a low-sugar diet.
Its origin lies in the evolution of traditional instant mixes, adapted to meet the needs of special diets and people with sugar restrictions, such as diabetics. These mixes usually contain artificial or natural sweeteners, stabilizers, and thickeners like cornstarch or gelatin, ensuring an ideal texture at the time of preparation.
Properties: In addition to being sugar-free, these mixes provide low caloric content and are easy and quick to prepare. Some products may be enriched with vitamins or minerals. They are versatile and can be used in both classic pudding recipes and creative variations, such as desserts with fruits or layers in pies.
In different Hispanic American countries, this ingredient may also be known as sugar-free custard mix or sugar-free flan preparation, depending on the desired texture and consistency of the final dessert. However, the most common term is sugar-free pudding mix.