Guest guest Posted March 16, 1999 Report Share Posted March 16, 1999 There's lots of stores in the mall that sell all kinds of sugarless candy (in addition to the regular stuff). Problem is that they never have the carb counts for it - especially the stuff in bins. Anyone know if there is a way to calculate the carbs ? I can't eat much of it because it seems to give me, uh, um, gas, but it sure satisfy's the crave. (Of course, I was never much of a sweet eater anyway - just pasta, rice, potatoes... I'd kill for some Mcs fries. Sigh.) Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 1999 Report Share Posted March 17, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-16 11:26:03 EST, you write: << There's lots of stores in the mall that sell all kinds of sugarless candy (in addition to the regular stuff). Problem is that they never have the carb counts for it - especially the stuff in bins. Anyone know if there is a way to calculate the carbs ? I can't eat much of it because it seems to give me, uh, um, gas, but it sure satisfy's the crave. >> Lynn, Do you have a " Sweet Things " by you? (I think that's the name of it - haven't been to the mall lately and I forget the exact name) Our store in Volusia Mall, Daytona has one and they have some dietetic candy in bins - When I went in the first time, I identified myself to the clerk as diabetic and she got out a big notebook from under the counter which she let me look at - it listed all the ingredients and nutrient percentages of the candies I was interested in. You might try asking at the counter of whichever candy store you frequent. I have that same problem with the candy - it's the maltilol that causes the gas if you have too much. I can't eat very much of it either - don't want to anyway - I don't crave sweets much - but who can afford it at $13 a lb for the dietetic varieties!! in Port Orange, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 1999 Report Share Posted March 17, 1999 Have you checked places like Walmart, K-Mart, etc - On the candy aisle, at one end in our Walmart is a section with sugar-free candy - Sweet 'n Low puts out a peppermint patty - they are about 1/3 of the size of those big " $.05 " candies we used to get. (I'm showing my age! - heh-heh) They are nice for an after-dinner mint or when your tummy is a bit upset. They come in a small silver bag and are called Patteez. 4 pieces = 1 serving (I'v never had more than 1 piece at a time - they are very sweet!) Calories: 120; cal from fat: 20 Total fat, 2.5g Sat Fat, 2.5g Cholesterol, 0 mg Sodium, 10 mg Total Carbs, 32g Dietery fiber, 1g Sugars, 0g Maltilol, 31g Protein, 1g Ingredients: Maltilol, Salatrim (Benefat Brand) Cocoa powder, egg albumen, butter oil, lecithin, peppermint oil, acesulfame-K, vanillin (an artificial flavor) Hope this helps someone. in Port Orange, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 1999 Report Share Posted March 17, 1999 OK, so now we have seen the negative side of Aspartane. What is Maltilol? Anybody know anything about its chemistry? -moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 1999 Report Share Posted March 18, 1999 At 07:14 PM 3/17/99 +0000, you wrote: >From: petra@... > >OK, so now we have seen the negative side of Aspartane. What is >Maltilol? Anybody know anything about its chemistry? Aspartame is a peptide made up of the amino acids Aspartic acid and Phenaline as a asparti-phenalinine-methyl ester. Some people react badly to Phenaline for genetic reasons, but this is for all foods. The ingredients in Aspartame are found in most foods. Maltitaol sounds like an sugar alcohol made from maltose. I would guess it has calories unless it is bound as a polysaccharide. " Complex questions have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers. " Collier pljdc@... Department of Philosophy Http://bcollier.newcastle.edu.au University of Newcastle, NSW 2308 AUSTRALIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 1999 Report Share Posted March 19, 1999 The problems with aspartame are a lot more complex than just a few people having problems associated with genetic predisposition. If you are referring to the PKU issue, I know that has nothing to do with the problems that I have had, since I don't have PKU. It makes my BG's spike, for one thing, plus it gives my headaches, joint pain, dizziness, rapid heart beat, faintness, anxiety, and a feeling like as if I am thinking in a fog. I bet I am not even the only person in this list who has been affected in these ways by it, and I bet the others here who would report these problems don't have PKU either. Collier wrote: > > > At 07:14 PM 3/17/99 +0000, you wrote: > >From: petra@... > > > >OK, so now we have seen the negative side of Aspartane. What is > >Maltilol? Anybody know anything about its chemistry? > > Aspartame is a peptide made up of the amino acids Aspartic acid > and Phenaline as a asparti-phenalinine-methyl ester. Some people > react badly to Phenaline for genetic reasons, but this is for all > foods. The ingredients in Aspartame are found in most foods. Maltitaol > sounds like an sugar alcohol made from maltose. I would guess it has > calories unless it is bound as a polysaccharide. > > > " Complex questions have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers. " > Collier pljdc@... > Department of Philosophy Http://bcollier.newcastle.edu.au > University of Newcastle, NSW 2308 AUSTRALIA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? > http://www.onelist.com > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 1999 Report Share Posted March 19, 1999 > > > > The problems with aspartame are a lot more complex than just a few people > having problems associated with genetic predisposition. If you are referring to > the PKU issue, I know that has nothing to do with the problems that I have had, > since I don't have PKU. It makes my BG's spike, for one thing, plus it gives my > headaches, joint pain, dizziness, rapid heart beat, faintness, anxiety, and a > feeling like as if I am thinking in a fog. I bet I am not even the only person > in this list who has been affected in these ways by it, and I bet the others > here who would report these problems don't have PKU either. > > Collier wrote: > > > > > > > At 07:14 PM 3/17/99 +0000, you wrote: > > >From: petra@... > > > > > >OK, so now we have seen the negative side of Aspartane. What is > > >Maltilol? Anybody know anything about its chemistry? > > > > Aspartame is a peptide made up of the amino acids Aspartic acid > > and Phenaline as a asparti-phenalinine-methyl ester. Some people > > react badly to Phenaline for genetic reasons, but this is for all > > foods. The ingredients in Aspartame are found in most foods. Maltitaol > > sounds like an sugar alcohol made from maltose. I would guess it has > > calories unless it is bound as a polysaccharide. > > > > > > " Complex questions have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers. " > > Collier pljdc@... > > Department of Philosophy Http://bcollier.newcastle.edu.au > > University of Newcastle, NSW 2308 AUSTRALIA > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? > > http://www.onelist.com > > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > We are proud as punch of our new web site! > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services > -- Collier Email: pljdc@... Philosophy -- U. of Newcastle Fax: +61 49 216928 Callaghan, NSW, AUSTRALIA 2038 http://bcollier.newcastle.edu.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 1999 Report Share Posted March 19, 1999 -- Collier Email: pljdc@... Philosophy -- U. of Newcastle Fax: +61 49 216928 Callaghan, NSW, AUSTRALIA 2038 http://bcollier.newcastle.edu.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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