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Bella

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I want to verify something about sugar
« on: January 03, 2011, 12:54:02 PM »
From what I read in Dougs book , on a label I am not to factor in what's listed under " sugar "  into the formula for net carbs ?  only minus off what's listed as " sugar alcohols" ? because some labels I read it only says " sugars" but does'nt specify...for example slim fast bars
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Re: I want to verify something about sugar
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2011, 01:07:09 PM »
Hi Bella; Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of help and encouragement here.

You are correct.
Net carbs = carbs minus fibre  eg) 9 carbs - 4 fibre = 5 net carbs
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if there are sugar alcohols listed then
net carbs = carbs minus fibre minus sugar alcohols. eg) 9 carbs - 4 fibre - 2 sugar alcohol = 3 net carbs

An item only contains sugar alcohols if it has certain types of artificial sweetener in it. If sugar alcohols are not listed it is because they are not in that item.
You do not subtract sugar when calculating net carbs.
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Re: I want to verify something about sugar
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2011, 01:09:44 PM »
downeast, that is an excellent explanation!  :)
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Re: I want to verify something about sugar
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2011, 04:36:08 PM »
 Thank you Very much for clarifying that for me ;D
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Re: I want to verify something about sugar
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2011, 10:09:08 AM »
Downeast well done. :)
Welcome to the forum bella! I am umpa dougs wife if i can help you please ask. I have a column on the forum home page called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite recipes to fat to skinny friendly. :)
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