Among sucrose alternatives, honey is one of the oldest natural
sweeteners; its use in artisanal production may add a unique value
to ice cream, due to the characteristic aromatic profile and the
positive effects on consumers' health. Honey has a medium glyce-
mic index (GI) of 55 in
comparison to sucrose (GI ¼ 100). It has been claimed to promote
the reduction of blood glucose levels in diabetics as well as a marked
reduction of plasmatic triglycerides