In general, "hidden carbs" are a concern with the BARS, not with the low-carb protein shake POWDERS.

Glycerine and sugar alcohols are synthetic carbohydrates that can have unpredictable effects for people .. and may or may not trigger sweet cravings or bring ketosis to a halt. It's best to avoid them altogether during the 14 days of Induction, then try them cautiously after that, if at all. So many members have broke through a long stall by dropping their daily "low carb" bar. One thing, they have a tendency to cause uncomfortable gas and even diarrhea for many people, especially if over-indulged. And persons with a Candida yeast sensitivity find these produsts send the yeastie beasties into an uproar!!

The reason they're added to the bars and not to powders is that the bars need chemicals added to make them soft, pliable and to have some "bulk". Without the glycerine and thick sugar alchohol syrups, they'd be small and hard as a rock! Powders on the other hand, have no need for these bulking agents, since the idea is you mix those with water or other liquid. Do be aware that some of the canned ready-made low-carb protein drinks may have maltodextrin or other similar refined carb added to make it thick and creamy textured, so the carb count will be a bit higher than a powder.

If you have the time, you might be interested to make your own home-made protein bars from low-carb protein powder. There's no hidden carbs, there's no chemical ingredients. You know exactly what's there. Check out:

• Protein Bars (chocolate)
  
  Home-made Protein Bars - Fruit-flavoured

hth,

Doreen