Rice malt syrup (also known as brown rice syrup)

A fructose-free blend of complex carbohydrates made up of glucose and maltose. It looks like honey and is usually available from health food shops. People following strict high-fat low-carb diets or those with serious blood sugar issues tend to avoid this option because of the high carb levels, but it is a complex carbohydrate, made from fermented brown rice, which your body has to work harder to break down. It substitutes fairly well 1:1 with regular sugar in baking. Fructose: 0. GI: 25.