hi all. i have a question.
on the package of the carbolite 1 oz candybars, it states on the back that "excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect." what's up with that?
the ingredients for the chocolate almond bars are: maltitol, cocoa butter, roasted almonds, chocolate liquor, sodium caseinate, milk fat, soya lecithin, vanillin, natural flavor, salt, sucralose (splenda brand).
what's causing the laxative effect, that slowly but surely is not from EXCESSIVE use, and could this also be the reason i'm not losing. i only eat one everyother day or so, so it's not a huge part of my caloric intake. here's the nutritional facts if it helps: serv. size (7g) 1 piece, serving per bar: 4 cal: 42, fat: 3g, carb: **0.37 protein: 1.2
** net effective carbohydrate count. maltitol, a low digestible carb has been omitted from the total carb content as it can only convert to a negligible amount of glucose in the body. the amount of maltitol accounts for approx. 26% of the caloric value of the bar.
thank you, you science brainiacs that i so depend on.
Brenda

The laxative effect is due to maltitol (check under Tips of Artificial Sweetners info).

Subtraction of maltitol from the carb count is due to the fact that "some" people don't digest it, so it's good excuse for manufacturers to market it as low-carb.

Wa'il

wa'il - thanks. i thought that was the culprit, but needed verification. as of late, anything pseudo-sugary or treat like has caused havoc on me. my body is converting to earthy, crunchy, healthy, organic, natural far faster than my mind and checkbook. thanks for your help, and my the way, love the new bulletin!! what happened to the posters totals at the top?
brenda

It got more complaints than praise so I took it off.

Wa'il

i'm with ya'. i used to brush, style, braid, spray the girls hair everyday. to complicated, and not enough praise
by the way, i enjoyed it!
brenda