Sugarless Candy
All sugar-free foods are not created equal. Some sugarless candy is not lower in carbs than the regular version. In addition, sugar isn’t the only kind of carbohydrate. Sugar-free candy may contain starch, fiber, and mostly likely a sugar alcohol. Harvard’s Joslin Diabetes Center says sugar alcohols aren’t technically “sugar” but can be high in carbohydrates
Nina Watson, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, wrote in the November 2010 issue of “Diabetes Forecast” that the sugar alcohols used to sweeten sugar-free foods have an “osmotic effect.” That is, they pull fluid into the digestive tract, resulting in bloating and diarrhea. Among the common sugar alcohols are xylitol, sorbitol and maltitol.
Source: LiveStrong.com
The most widely used artificial sugar-free sweeteners include acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, neotame, cyclamate and sucralose. These synthetic sugar substitutes are many times sweeter than sugar and are sometimes derived from natural sources, such as herbs or actual sugar. While there is no scientific evidence to support it, some individuals have reported upset stomach, diarrhea and nausea after consuming foods containing artificial sweeteners.
Not all sugar-free items contain artificial sweeteners. Xylitol is a low-calorie sweetener that is a form of sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols, which are found in most fruits and vegetables, are the most common cause of upset stomach, particularly when consumed in high amounts. Other sugar alcohols that can have the same effect as xylitol include mannitol, sorbitol, lactitol, mannitol, isomalt, erythritol, glycerol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.
Source: SFGate
Chromatogram(s) using Benson Polymeric Columns
Part No.:
Eluent:
Flow Rate:
Detection:
Temperature:
Sample Size:
Column Size:
Resin Type:
DI H2O
0.7 ml/min
RI
85 C
10 ul, 30 mg/ml
300 x 7.8 mm
6% Ca
7 – Maltitol
8 – Palatinitol 2 (isomaltitol)
9 – Mannitol
10 – Sorbitol
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