Fitness Romance SagaTaste Test: Log Cabin Syrup with ZERO Corny-ness
September 29th, 2009 • 27 Comments | Leave a Comment »
My blood is boiling to 9,000 degrees and I’m as furious as a hungry woman at a dieter’s convention!
Why does the syrup bottle always have to be a sticky mess with drippings down the side? I figure it’s the High Fructose Corny-ness spewing from the bottle all by itself, because that stuff is alleged to be trouble.
I try to limit products containing the Corny-ness, so it’s great that Log Cabin Syrup has “removed the HFCS and replaced it with natural sugar”. It looks like syrup, tastes like syrup, talks like syrup (yes, food talks to me), but the Corny-ness is not included.
When I eat pancakes (not very often), I use sugar instead of syrup to save on calories, but I may find myself indulging in the Log Cabin brand. I tried the new and improved version on some Whole Wheat Eggo Waffles. It’s not as thick as HFCS-type syrup, but also not as ridiculous-sweet. I prefer the new Log Cabin taste over other big time syrup brands and I’ll buy it for my greedy family.
All the people who lurk at the Healthy Hippie Natural Food Store may have better ideas, but if you’re stuck in the mainstream grocery, you now have a healthier option.
Mini Giveaway: I’m spreading anti-Corny joy to 2 Yum Yucky friends with a coupon for a FREE bottle of Log Cabin syrup. Because FREE is better than paying for it. The first two people to leave a comment explaining why Josie is corny (fabricate if you must), you’re my winners.
Log Cabin Notes
- Price Paid: FREE! I won it!
- Serving size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbs: 52g
- Sugars: 33g
- Protein: 0g
Reactions from the Taste Test Crew
Health-hater Husband: Not as thick as other syrups, but I can’t taste any difference compared to HFCS brands whatsoever.
Greedy Kid #3: I’m hungry ….(and?)…
Yum UP! to: Healthy hippie natural food stores.
Yuck Down to: Cooking up pancakes only to find there’s no syrup left. Dammit!
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Erika September 29th, 2009 at 0:24
Do you mean why Josie is NOT corny? Cause there’s nothing corny about YumYucky.. and DEFINITELY nothing corny about smashing that baby-food-macncheese.. the mini donuts.. and the whip cream.
Worst part about it is.. that video post definitely made me hungry for mini donuts. I haven’t had a powdered sugar donut in SO LONG!
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Erika September 29th, 2009 at 0:29
And I know I obviously don’t get TO bottles of free syrup, so bottle #2 goes to the next commenter. But if you DID mean “why Josie IS corny”… well.. see above =D
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Amanda September 29th, 2009 at 2:13
Woah, I’m #2! Josie, how ’bout you? Will this do? See, I can be corny too!
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FJ September 29th, 2009 at 3:14
… Josie is corny because she should be doing what us Canadians do, and that’s get the real stuff for her greedy family.
All fairness tho, bravo to the brand for kickin’ out the HFC.
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Neo September 29th, 2009 at 5:20
Hello Yucky…
Hope you are doing fine..
The drink contains high sodium….not good for those having high BP.
Thanks
Neo
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MizFit September 29th, 2009 at 6:35
you are my fave fave cornball.
)
(shhh dont tell MizTer @lance02
have you had the Divinci syrup? love the Divinci syrup around this house…
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South Beach Steve September 29th, 2009 at 7:55
No comments on corniness here, as the syrup is something I intend on avoiding.
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Jody - Fit at 51 September 29th, 2009 at 8:39
Not so health lover hubby uses syrup on his pancakes! Why you are corny???? I know it does not matter now cause I am west coast & will never make the first 2 entries but hey, have you read your own material & posts??? BIG
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Josie September 29th, 2009 at 5:57
Corny-ness becomes you, Erika. SCORE!
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Josie September 29th, 2009 at 5:58
Look at that corny rhyme. I do that all the thyme. (Err, corny). SCORE!
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Erica September 29th, 2009 at 10:04
Ow- Josh lurves this stuff! Pick this little woman.
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JD at I Do Things September 29th, 2009 at 11:26
Hmmm. I don’t know. I do love a super-sweet AND thick syrup. Maybe I’m just an addict of the corny. I may try this . . . or I may look into your sugar idea. Either way, I loves mah pancakies.
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my kashi diet September 29th, 2009 at 11:42
make your own:
wink
with Real Maple Syrup (you know – from trees
a little brown sugar (use organic if you’d like)
and a little bit of real butter (yes real – it’s healthier and a little goes a long way)
heat on the stove in a small sauce pan, add ingredients to taste and serve warm…
or add to your favorite pancake mix to make a great fork-free breakfast to eat in the car.
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Kelly September 29th, 2009 at 12:43
I love REAL sugar! However, when it comes to syrup, I prefer real maple syrup, my daughter on the other hand LOVES bottled syrup. She won’t touch real maple syrup with a 10 foot pole, I have no idea why. Possibly because I like it so much??
I will have to check this out.
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Josie September 29th, 2009 at 9:37
I’m not a syrupy person either, but my health/fitness evolved in phases (and still is). Making this small change to eliminate the Corny-ness is another step in the right direction towards better health.
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Angie Fab Fattie September 29th, 2009 at 15:41
I am soo purchasing that stuff on my next trip through food hell (aka grocery store)! Thanks for testing it!
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Lance September 29th, 2009 at 17:34
Hey, I know I’m late to the “corny Josie” party…better late than never, though, right! Hmmm…is Josie really corny? Wait! Of course she is!!! Do I recall correctly, you offered to take my kids and send them through your tooth brushing summer camp??? Why we never sent them, I’m not sure! Corny? Well, maybe with some floss you could help them get the corn out of their teeth…
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Josie September 29th, 2009 at 18:04
But I just opened the Tooth Brush after school program! Hurry now. Spots are filling fast. Only $699 per week (per child. no discounts allowed)
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Josie September 29th, 2009 at 18:05
When then go to hell, woman!…err, meaning, the grocery store.
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Erika September 29th, 2009 at 22:47
Yayyy!! So excited to try it on some good fall-inspired oats! Where should I send my address?
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Angelia Sims September 29th, 2009 at 23:15
Wow, I’m curious now. I’ve tried the sugar free kind before. Bleech! That was the last time I ventured out in the syrup field. Throw that stuff in the corn stalks. Heh!
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Lance September 29th, 2009 at 23:24
Hey!!!
How’d I miss this earlier???
Josie – was this printed with some sort of invisible ink to my screen earlier today??
I probably won’t sleep tonight, Miss Miz!…I wanted to be a cornball! Now I’m stuck being a zucchiniball (how many of those have you heard of before???). Wait, maybe I’m starting some new trend!!! Woohoo – zucchiniball’s rock!!
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DaMora September 29th, 2009 at 23:57
My hubs like the Log Cabin brand, I usually keep some sugar free around for the days I want some waffles of pannycakes, I’m going to have to find this and kill two birds with one stone.
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Meredith (Pursuing Balance) October 1st, 2009 at 14:08
That’s great that they got rid of HFCS!
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Watt D Fark October 22nd, 2009 at 12:45
I honestly don’t understand why you just don’t use the real stuff. Totally worth the expense, much better flavor, also good for cooking.
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Josie October 22nd, 2009 at 12:53
Fark: I’m sure it is. But here’s how to understand it – I’m also tasting this for people who are interested in buying it and want a greedy-decent opinion.
Anyhoo, as for expenses, I’ve got 1,2,3,4 kids. I’ll splurge when they’re independent and no longer sucking my cash resources dry. Or just send me a cash donation and I’ll splurge right now in your honor.
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