Are these four items ok for Atkins?

[Chris]

Re: Are these four items ok for Atkins?

The bake mix IS 3 net carbs, because we subtract the 5 carbs of fiber. It is legal -- and scientifically sound -- to subtract fiber from the total count. Fiber is indigestible, so the "carbs" in it actually don't count. (In reality, to call them carbs is a misnomer. We categorize food as protein, fat, and carbs. To determine the carb count, fat and protein are subtracted and what is left is deemed to be carbs -- even if indigestible. It would make far more sense if we just declared fiber as the fourth category, and didn't count it in with the carbs, at all.)

Sorry I confused you with the sugar alcohols. Just remember that when a product is labeled sugar free, but the ingredients list maltitol, lactitol, sorbitol, etc., you really should avoid their use.

[Castoridae]

Re: Are these four items ok for Atkins?

Thank you so much Chris, this info will really help me sort out all this confusing labelling. Cheers!

[sadie147]

Re: Are these four items ok for Atkins?

Sorbee does make a s/f syrup, check Shoppers drug mart or any pharmacy in the diabetic section. It's made with splenda.

One restaurant serving of Swiss Chalet dipping sauce has 7g of carbs so yes it's out.

When you get to the berry rung, I highly recomend E.D smiths s/f jams, my favourites are blueberry and apricot. and they're only 2g per serving (tbsn) compared to smuckers which is is 5.