Without even realizing it, many of us have a sugar addiction. While it’s advisable to reduce your daily intake to stay healthy, it’s not the only reason why some people control their sugar intake. Diabetics, people trying to lose weight, women with gestational diabetes… Many gourmets are looking for an alternative to added sugar, to satisfy their cravings for pastries and comforting sweets. So what are the alternatives? How can we enjoy ourselves while keeping added sugar off our plates as much as possible? In Paris, there’s a healthy, 100% sugar-free, gluten-free and low GI ultra gourmet patisserie. And we guarantee it: you won’t feel the difference.
Maison Plume : The sugar-free, gluten-free and low GI super gourmet pastry
Zero frustration and undeniable indulgence: that’s the promise of the Maison Plume patisserie in Paris. At Paris Secret, we went incognito to taste their desserts and pastries for you, dear readers! In the heart of a small, ultra-cosy pastry shop/tea room with a natural decor, a pretty little pastry counter insinuates itself. Behind the windows, the colorful pastries lined up in neat rows make our mouths water. What’s on the menu? There’s a keto, sugar-free & gluten-free lemon meringue tart, a vanilla-cassis entremet and a rhubarb-raspberry cheesecake. The vanilla-pecan flower, the apple-cinnamon almond tart or the milk-free peanut-chocolate shortbread with crunchy praline chips also catch our eye.
All these pastries are of course guaranteed sugar-free, gluten-free and low GI, so your glycemic index doesn’t go through the roof. But do sugar-free pastries really live up to their promise in terms of taste? The answer is definitely yes! Your taste buds won’t notice the difference between a classic pastry and one from Maison Plume, and your sweet cravings will be satisfied. Special mention goes to Maison Plume’s flan vaille and flan chocolat. Creamy and ultra gourmet, they are available by the slice or whole, to share.
The history of Maison Plume
But what exactly is the history of Maison Plume, and how did the idea come about in the mind of its creator? Maison Plume was founded in 2012. A pastry like no other, dreamed up by Tara Pidoux, then a management student, but also (and above all) passionate about pastry AND hypersensitive to gluten. The desire of this sweet tooth? Making patisserie accessible to as many people as possible, even those who thought they’d lost their right to it. Tara has decided to turn dietary restrictions into something positive, based on gourmet pleasure for all.
Sweet-tasting desserts without the dangers of sugar
At Maison Plume, the promise is to bite into ultra-tasty, healthy pastries, or “healthy” as we say today. So that no one is deprived of a dessert, Tara and her team get into the kitchen to make sweet-tasting desserts, without the dangers of sugar. But then: what’s in it? In all Maison Plume pastries, Stevia replaces sugar. But not just any Stevia: mild, bitter-free, organic and responsibly traded. And having tasted it ourselves, we can tell you: the taste of Stevia as we knew it before is completely undetectable.
Sugar-free pastries: the promise and the verdict
And to make sure things are done right, the Maison Plume team carried out blood sugar tests on diabetics when developing its recipes. The idea? Make sure that these recipes don’t raise blood sugar levels. Bottom line: Whether diabetic, gluten-sensitive, suffering from gestational diabetes or otherwise, pastry lovers will find low-glycemic delights on their plates, which are also part of a ketogenic diet. So, Maison Plume’s pastries are a sure bet? For Paris Secret, it’s a big YES!
The best part?
A delicatessen of homemade delicacies, 100% sugar-free, gluten-free and always low glycemic index. On the menu: shortbread, chocolate fondants, cakes, bagged chocolates and low-GI vegan spreads.
Practical information:
Sugar-free pastries Maison Plume – Fine pastries, no added sugar, gluten-free. 61 rue Charlot, 75 003 Paris