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"). You will start to see the new labeling being phased in over the
next 6 months to a year. As the manufacturers use up their old labels, the new
labels will have the updated information from most manufacturers. The Asher's Chocolate Bars have already started coming in with the new labels.
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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