Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I just consumed a peanut butter cup candy from Carbolite, with maltitol/sugar alcohol, and I would swear it tasted exactly like a reeces. I've consistently seen stevia to be legal as a sugar substitute for most, but was wondering what are other's experience with maltitol? It is more natural than something like splenda, but it is a sugar derivative and just seems like it would be more problematic. I wanted to test it on myself, who has a mild case of candida, before trying it on my 8 yr old daughter who is highly sensitive. However just 30 minutes after, I do think I feel it tingling in me so may have my personal answer. Thanks, Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I had a candy bar with malitol in it the other day, and the next morning woke up with a yeast infection. So I guess it depends on the person. But it sure reacted like a sugar on me. Stevia hasn't done this however. Meredith Sugar Alcohol Candy I just consumed a peanut butter cup candy from Carbolite, with maltitol/sugar alcohol, and I would swear it tasted exactly like a reeces. I've consistently seen stevia to be legal as a sugar substitute for most, but was wondering what are other's experience with maltitol? It is more natural than something like splenda, but it is a sugar derivative and just seems like it would be more problematic. I wanted to test it on myself, who has a mild case of candida, before trying it on my 8 yr old daughter who is highly sensitive. However just 30 minutes after, I do think I feel it tingling in me so may have my personal answer. Thanks, Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 It's ok for me in food-type -- not candy-type -- concoctions. For example, yesterday I ate an entire bag of sesame bars that are lightly sweetened with maltitol without a problem. I would think anything that tastes like candy -- unless it's made with stevia -- would be out. Best, i Trautman <karitrautman@...> wrote: I just consumed a peanut butter cup candy from Carbolite, with maltitol/sugar alcohol, and I would swear it tasted exactly like a reeces. I've consistently seen stevia to be legal as a sugar substitute for most, but was wondering what are other's experience with maltitol? It is more natural than something like splenda, but it is a sugar derivative and just seems like it would be more problematic. I wanted to test it on myself, who has a mild case of candida, before trying it on my 8 yr old daughter who is highly sensitive. However just 30 minutes after, I do think I feel it tingling in me so may have my personal answer. Thanks, Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 I think you have a good point. After I ate that one, guess what I did next...ate another one! Sounds to me like I woke someone up in there! Sesame seeds are typically of great nutritional value, do you mind sharing the name/brand? That sounds like something great to try. My girlfriend and her husband just opened up a low carb store in S CA, and they ship all over. We went through stuff and I just ordered a bunch of stuff to try out. Maltitol and spenda are the items used. We have no problems with stevia, but no one uses it because when given the choice between the other two it doesn't taste as well. I try to find time to experiment with stevia in cooking but just don't get too far. But will share with all of you one thing that tastes real good is pumpkin pie substituting stevia. We don't use a crust but you could if you go with a low-carb one, and we substitute evaporated goats milk for the regular milk. Does have some carbs, but pumpkin is real high in fiber. Thanks, Kari Re: Sugar Alcohol Candy It's ok for me in food-type -- not candy-type -- concoctions. For example, yesterday I ate an entire bag of sesame bars that are lightly sweetened with maltitol without a problem. I would think anything that tastes like candy -- unless it's made with stevia -- would be out. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 Kari, I live on the West Bank, so I have no idea of the name/brand. It was written in Hebrew, a language I don't speak! I'm just happy when I can figure out the ingredients ...You all have it much easier. Best, Kari Trautman <karitrautman@...> wrote: I think you have a good point. After I ate that one, guess what I did next...ate another one! Sounds to me like I woke someone up in there! Sesame seeds are typically of great nutritional value, do you mind sharing the name/brand? That sounds like something great to try. My girlfriend and her husband just opened up a low carb store in S CA, and they ship all over. We went through stuff and I just ordered a bunch of stuff to try out. Maltitol and spenda are the items used. We have no problems with stevia, but no one uses it because when given the choice between the other two it doesn't taste as well. I try to find time to experiment with stevia in cooking but just don't get too far. But will share with all of you one thing that tastes real good is pumpkin pie substituting stevia. We don't use a crust but you could if you go with a low-carb one, and we substitute evaporated goats milk for the regular milk. Does have some carbs, but pumpkin is real high in fiber. Thanks, Kari Re: Sugar Alcohol Candy It's ok for me in food-type -- not candy-type -- concoctions. For example, yesterday I ate an entire bag of sesame bars that are lightly sweetened with maltitol without a problem. I would think anything that tastes like candy -- unless it's made with stevia -- would be out. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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