In the past few months you may have noticed some changes in the labeling of sugarfree and low carb products. None of the ingredients in the products have changed just the labels are being changed due to new
guidelines put into effect. In the past, the total carb count included the sugar alcohols, but now due to their negligible effect on the blood sugar levels, these are not effective carbs. Don't be alarmed by the total carb count numbers! To
get a net effective carb count just subtract the sugar alcohols and the dietary fiber to get the Net Effective Carb Count (also called "Net Impact Carbs, "Digestible Carb Count"," Net Carb Count").
According to the Glycemic Research Institute ( http://www.glycemic.com ), sucralose (Splenda® Brand)
and sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, sorbitol, isomalt and so on do not elevate
the blood sugar or insulin levels. “Net Effective Carbs” refers to the
carbohydrate content that will be converted into sugar by the body. Sucralose
(Splenda® Brand)
and sugar alcohols are not chemically broken down into glucose (sugar). Some
product manufacturers then refer to this type of product as one that does not
contribute to the overall or “net” amount of carbohydrates.
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