Quick tips for adding sweetness naturally

Strawberries
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Add a small amount of salt to a cup of hot chocolate. It will actually make it sweeter.
John Sutherland, 62, South Queensferry, Edinburgh

Adding a little black pepper to strawberries and cinnamon to oranges makes them taste sweeter. Strange but true!
Eileen Johnston, 40, North Newton, Somerset

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  • soaphy, posted 11 months ago

    also, exchange honey for sugar in recipes as the honey flavour fades leaving a sweetness. or, make buns using banana instead of eggs which adds a yummy flavour. make sure theyre black though!

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