This question is one of the most often asked and you know what? There is no definite answer. Some people react to the sugar alcohols as if they are carbohydrates and some don't. There is no way to tell for sure unless you experiment on yourself.

Just because other people do it or the general consensus from manufacturers is that sugar alcohols "don't count" doesn't mean it's right for you. They're banking on the fact that if 1000 people start low-carbing or want to lower their sugar intake, then there's a good chance that 1000 people will buy their product at least once.

It also depends on why you are low-carbing. If you are a major sugar addict and want to break the addiction, eating foods eerily similar to their high carb counterparts won't make the grade. Artificial sweeteners can become an addiction too.

Up at the top of the Page in Low Carb Tips is an excellent article on sugar alcohols. It goes into detail explaining the types and effects.

Karen