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		altintx on July 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microbially produced protein that is much sweeter ... You often need the chemical properties of sugar to maintain texture. It’s not just a question of flavor or sweetness.

idle_zealot on July 30, 2023 | [–]

You can get ketchup and chocolate without any sugar at all.

tourmalinetaco on July 30, 2023 | | [–]

No added sugar, you mean? Tomatoes and cacao both contain natural sugars.

az226 on July 30, 2023 | [–]

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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