I bought these at SHOPRITE last week...they taste very much like the originals (sugar laden). I count 1 carb for 4 pieces despite it being "0" (once you deduct sugar alcohols). I do not have the "laxative affect" unless I eat more than 3 pieces....then the gassyness starts. So if you are sugar-alcohol sensitive than you should avoid eating any of these or any other sugar-alcohol foods.