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Title: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: Barb sugarfree! on February 03, 2012, 09:08:38 PM

I had a cup of swiss miss s/f today and it was great, however, the label says 6 grams of sugar, how can that be (s/f and 6 grams of sugar)

Title: Re: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: Rena on February 03, 2012, 09:12:41 PM

It probably has powdered milk in it -- right? If so, the carbs could come from there.

I love hot chocolate, but have learned to replace it with unsweetened almond milk (0 carbs) and Walden Farms chocolate syrup (0 carbs). Pop that in the microwave and it's just as good to me. Add a little peppermint extract, and it's even better! :)

Title: Re: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: Barb sugarfree! on February 04, 2012, 09:32:46 AM

Thanks for the in put, I like chocolate almond milk as well, just never thought about heating it up.... :-[

Title: Re: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: umpa on February 04, 2012, 09:36:41 AM

Read label and  ingredient lists.Manufacturers can be clever with labeling ;)

Title: Re: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: mouseissue on February 04, 2012, 12:25:39 PM

Hi Barb! :)

Umpa's right.

But they are not only clever... The FDA is not very particular about the carb counts accuracy.
So it's important to also read the ingredients list.
My rule is... If any one (or more) of the first three ingredients listed is high carb, I don't buy the product.

Title: Re: Sugar Free Swiss Miss
Post by: Barb sugarfree! on February 04, 2012, 08:05:43 PM

Thanks everyone for the input.  I will be more careful.  But I think Chocolate almond milk will be my way to go, just never thought about heating it up.  This is a GREAT forum!!  8)