What are sugar alcohols/polyols?
Polyols are sugar-free sweeteners. Polyols are carbohydrates but they are not sugars. They are used cup-for-cup (volume-for-volume) in the same amount as sugar is used, unlike acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin and sucralose which are used in very small amounts.
Source: Calorie Control Council
- What are sugar alcohols/polyols?
- What other names are used for polyols?
- What sugar replacers (polyols) are now used in the United States?
- What are the health benefits of sugar replacers (polyols)?
- Are sugar replacers (polyols) safe?
- Do sugar replacers (polyols) cause gastrointestinal problems? What should a person do if he or she is sensitive?
- How are sugar replacers (polyols) used differently in the body?
- Are sugar replacers (polyols) useful for people with diabetes?
- How should sugar replacers (polyols) be calculated in exchange lists for meal planning?
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