Post by charlie on Aug 23, 2009 12:51:38 GMT -5
Spotted this suggestion on the fructose malabsorbtion website I found the other day, not sure if it is 100% safe but will paste it anyway.
The onion idea sounds good
Many of our stocks are made with onions, a vegetable which is normally off-limits to people with fructose malabsorption allergies, as onions contain high levels of fructans. The fructans in onions, however, remain within the flesh of the onion. By placing quartered onions in a muslin bag before adding them to the stock we are able to ensure that no onion flesh remains in the stock - thus providing the flavour of the onions without the fructans. This renders the stocks used to flavour our pies safe for people with fructose malabsorption allergies.
• Fruits with a high fructose content can be rendered safe for people with fructose malabsorption allergies by cooking the fruit with dextrose. The dextrose bonds chemically with the fructose and creates a sugar molecule which does not cause adverse reactions in people with fructose malabsorption allergies.
The onion idea sounds good
Many of our stocks are made with onions, a vegetable which is normally off-limits to people with fructose malabsorption allergies, as onions contain high levels of fructans. The fructans in onions, however, remain within the flesh of the onion. By placing quartered onions in a muslin bag before adding them to the stock we are able to ensure that no onion flesh remains in the stock - thus providing the flavour of the onions without the fructans. This renders the stocks used to flavour our pies safe for people with fructose malabsorption allergies.
• Fruits with a high fructose content can be rendered safe for people with fructose malabsorption allergies by cooking the fruit with dextrose. The dextrose bonds chemically with the fructose and creates a sugar molecule which does not cause adverse reactions in people with fructose malabsorption allergies.