Update on Starbucks

[Evermind]

Recently we had a discussion about STarbucks and what is acceptable to order. I mentioned that they now have sugar-free mocha, and someone stated that mocha is different fromthe usual Toriani syrups they use and has about 15 grams of carbs.

I had one the other day because I noticed that the mocha flavoring was not the usual "chocolate syrup" they use for the regular mochas, but pumped out of a TOriani bottle. I called Starbies, and they affirmed that sugar-free mocha is made with splenda and has the same carb value as the other sugar-free flavors.

WA HOO! DEFINATELY not an everyday thing, but a wonderful treat.

[Randiman1]

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This is great news for I am a Starbucksolic!!! However I have question....can we have a cafe mocha made w/ sugar free syrup, or are we talking about the Americano w/ a few pumps of sf mocha! Thanks for clearing this up.

I heard of something called the skinny latte. I tried looking it up on their site, but it wasn't there. I know it is low Calorie, but I have no idea how many carbs. I did a google search and was unsuccessful as well. Has anyone else heard of the skinny latte??

I am excited about the sf mocha, I just wish they would make a sf caramel….then I would be in heaven.

[Atkid]

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This is great news for I am a Starbucksolic!!! However I have question....can we have a cafe mocha made w/ sugar free syrup, or are we talking about the Americano w/ a few pumps of sf mocha! Thanks for clearing this up.

I heard of something called the skinny latte. I tried looking it up on their site, but it wasn't there. I know it is low Calorie, but I have no idea how many carbs. I did a google search and was unsuccessful as well. Has anyone else heard of the skinny latte??

I am excited about the sf mocha, I just wish they would make a sf caramel….then I would be in heaven.

This what you are looking for?http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutr...age_detail.asp

[Randiman1]

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This what you are looking for?http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp

I don't think so...that link just took me the nutritional information page of the Starbucks site.

[Atkid]

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It should be the nutritional page for the

Skinny Caramel Latte Made with Starbucks signature Espresso Roast, freshly steamed milk, and one of our delicious sugar-free flavored syrups (vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, cinnamon dolce or new mocha)and topped with creamy foam.

[ValidRouge]

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If it is one of the clear sugar free syrups (yes brown, but still a clear liquid) then it's okay. If it's the sugar free chocolate sauce (still comes from a Toriani bottle that says sugar free), but is not clear, but chocolate sauce...which is typically what a mocha is made with, then that is what has 15 carbs.

Here is what is "allowed" http://www.torani.com/flavor/sugar_free_chocolate_syrup



The one that has the questionable ingredients (still sugar free...but not necessarily carbohydrate free at 15 grams of carbs) is
http://www.torani.com/flavor/sugar_free_chocolate_sauce


Make sure you are 100% certain what is being put in the coffee.

[Mirya]

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that is the link to the Starbucks skinny latte. A small is ONLY 9g net carbs. Just type in skinny latte in the search field and there you go

Serving Size8 fl. oz.
Amt Per Serving
Calories 60Fat Calories 0
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 5
Sodium (mg) 80
Total Carbohydrates (g) 9
Fiber (g) 0
Sugars (g) 8
Protein (g) 6
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 20%
Iron 0%
Caffeine (mg) 75

[jimmie 48]

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next time anyone visits a starbucks, ask for the nutritional guide for their coffees. it's an inforumative what to see the values plus the carbs of all the drinks. it's a pamphlet that you can take with you.

[Randiman1]

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I didn't realize there was an area for search!! SORRY!!! I have been there so many time also! I guess that I just over looked it! Sorry again!

[Evermind]

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Ok. It's a clear syrup. It's the ok kind.

And they DO have sf caramel, have for quite some time!

You can order a sf cafe mocha, and what they'll do is give you a sf mocha latte, which is basically the same thing.

Just remember - "skinny" for starbucks means lower FAT. We do NOT want to drink anything called SKINNY. We want our drinks "breve" - either with half and half, or with heavy cream. Just say "sugar free, breve (pronounced breh-veh), whatever flavor latte, please!"

[Mirya]

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We do NOT want to drink anything called SKINNY. We want our drinks "breve" - either with half and half, or with heavy cream. Just say "sugar free, breve (pronounced breh-veh), whatever flavor latte, please!"

What exactly does Breve mean? I trie to lookit up and I got shrt or the mark above a letter.

[hopejoy]

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Oh, this helps a lot! thanks!
now I know exactly what to order Tuesday!
liz

[Mirya]

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I was just thinking the same thing. I have been really wanting a coffeee from there but was afaid to. So now I know ot order a small SF Caramel Mocha Breve Latte

[Evermind]

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"Breve" means it's made with cream.

[cruisergal]

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That latte sounds yummy. Next time I'm in Starbucks, probably later today, I will ask them if I could read the label on the bottle, before ordering it, because it sounds too good to be true!