Greetings, LowCarb Products moderator here.

There are several 'conversational threads' right here in this Products forum discussing these bars, the changes in the labels (rules from the FDA) and whether or not folks are stalled by glycerine and/or sugar alcohols such as maltitol and lactitol, etc.

Do have a look for subject lines such as glycerol, hidden carbs, bars, Atkins, etc. Some of them are 'sticky' so they stay at the top of this discussion forum.

This whole subject is already discussed so widely so I won't repeat it here or even try to summarize, but rest assured you aren't the first folks to question this effective carb counting method.

Of course there are the articles right here on this website as referenced by agonycat, too. Spend a little time looking around and reading, it's good for ya.

And remember, if in doubt on ANY product, use the Hidden Carb calculator (see the Tools item on the menu above) and work out the TRUE hidden carb count based on energy calories and NOT on the legal definition of a carb.