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Omelet wrote:
The real hidden screwing that can be found in allegedly "sugar free" sweets
are the sugar alcohols, like maltitol for example. If it ends with "ol" it's
likely a sugar alcohol. (Not really alcohol, but that's what they call it.)
Next time you're at the store, look at a package of candies like Hershey's
Kisses and read the nutritional label where it says Carbohydrates.
Now pick up a similar package of some sugar free individual candies, say,
some Werthers for example. Look at the Carbs.
(Often you'll see Sugar Alcohols on the nutritional label.)
Unless there is significant fiber (IIRC at least 6 grams) I think you're
supposed to treat the grams of sugar alcohol the same as any other carbs.
IIRC if there is enough fiber then you can deduct some of the grams of sugar
alcohol from the total grams of carbs. To me, it's just sleight of hand.
When it comes down to the nuts and bolts of it these sugar free snacks laced
with sugar alcohols aren't really saving you much in carbohydrate load.
Might as well buy the real thing, it tastes better, because either way, if
you're watching carbs then you need to limit the amount you eat. There's
generally no "free lunch" with sugar free sweets.
MartyB