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Raw scallops contain glycine and alanine, two amino acids that invoke the sensation of sweetness on the tongue. People's sensitivity to these compounds can differ greatly; to me scallops have a very sweet taste. Is there a way I can make the most of this in order to cut down on sugar in my diet?

SenseiPatrick
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    Many ingredients bring sweetness to a dish, or work to counteract acidity. They are frequently employed this way, but in this regard they are not really thought of as a sugar substitute. Your question makes me wonder in what application scallops might be employed as a sugar substitute. I certainly would not want them in a cake. So, a better question might specify your final product and potential sugar substitutes. – moscafj Jan 12 '23 at 14:48
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    Ground, dried scallops does not sound like a winner to me, is that the kind of thing you had in mind? – GdD Jan 12 '23 at 16:13
  • What are you trying to substitute sugar *in*? – Esther Jan 12 '23 at 21:34
  • Sometimes the better questions is not 'could yo', but 'should you', TBH this sounds more like something Heston Blumenthal would try. – Spagirl Jan 13 '23 at 12:20

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