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| I thought these bars are supposed to be low in carbs, so why does it say there are 23 grams? |
| While
there are 23 grams of carbs that the FDA has required us and other
companies to include for these types of products, all but 2.5 of the
grams come from sugar alcohols, which have almost no impact on blood
sugar levels. Therefore, we count 2.5 grams of carbs as the net impact
ones and the ones you should count in your diet. |
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| What is maltitol? |
The
Calorie Control Council states that maltitol is a reduced calorie bulk
sweetener with sugar-like taste and sweetness. Its stability, high
sweetness, and structure make it suitable for a variety of
reduced-calorie, reduced-fat and sugar-free foods. Maltitol does not
promote tooth decay. Maltitol is a member of a family of bulk
sweeteners known as polyols or sugar alcohols. It has a pleasant sweet
taste--remarkably similar to sucrose. Maltitol is about 90% as sweet as
sugar, non-cariogenic, and significantly reduced in calories.
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| What is a sugar alcohol? |
| Sugar
alcohols are ingredients used for taste. They occur naturally in
foods and come from plant products, such as fruits. As a sugar
substitute, sugar alcohols provide about half the amount of calories
than ordinary sugar. This is because they are converted to glucose less
rapidly, require no insulin to be metabolized and don't cause increases
in blood sugar. Due to their severely diminished impact on blood sugar
levels, sugar alcohols are appropriate for most diabetics. |
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| Are the bars gluten-free? |
Yes,
all of our Doctor's CarbRite Diet bars, Sugar-Free bars and rice cakes are laboratory
tested, certified gluten-free products. However, our brownie mix is not currently certified
gluten-free. |
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| Are the bars vegetarian? |
| The
bars contain hydrolyzed protein. The source of this protein is milk
from cows and therefore should not be considered a vegetarian product. |
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| If you double the Carb Block dosage is it twice as effective? |
| No, taking any more than the suggested servings or serving size will not enhance results |
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| How many times a day should I take Carb Block? |
| You can take Carb Block with each meal. We advise not to consume with more than three meals daily. |
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| How many servings of the solid chocolate bars can I eat per day? |
We suggest you do not eat more than 3 squares per day due to the mild laxative effect the maltitol may produce.
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| What is “Dairy Oil”? |
| Dairy oil is a term that is interchangeable with milk fat. |
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| Is there alcohol in these bars? |
| No,
there is absolutely no alcohol in these bars. Some people tend to
confuse the term sugar alcohol with real alcohol. Sugar alcohols are
not a sugar or an alcohol (please see the above information regarding sugar alcohols). |
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| Do your bars contain hydrogenated oils? |
| No, our bars are a healthy snack and do not contain any hydrogenated oils. |
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| Do your bars contain any artificial sweeteners? |
| No, our bars do not contain any artificial sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose as many low carb bars do. |
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| Do your bars contain natural flavors? |
| Yes, our bars contain natural flavors. |
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