Oligofructose

[shaunawa]

All knowing please advise: A co-worker of mine believes that I am being deprived of chocolate. Sweet lady that she is, she went out and purchased a Sugar free dark chocolate bar. It is made with Oligofructose and erythritol. The information on the package states that it has 16g of carbs. Fiber of 14g, and 0g of sugar.

Is this something I can really have? Is it going to mess me up? I did taste the back only two bites. And then I put the rest away. It didnt taste bad or anything, that is if you like dark chocolate.

I guess I was just wondering if this was something I could indulge in on occasion or if it is better left alone.

[liv]

Re: Oligofructose

What rung are you on?
Cocoa is a nut so you are not allowed it until that rung.
The sweetener (erythritol) is a sugar alcohol - did you have a reaction to it? I think it is fine
I think the oligofructose would be fine too - but like sugar alcohol there may bay be a question that some people may absorb the carbs in it.

So was this ChocoPerfection bar?

[shaunawa]

Re: Oligofructose

Yes, it was. I really liked it. I found myself thinking about it all night long. So, maybe it is not such a good thing for me.

There might have been a slight reaction to it, but I need some assistance in that area. I didnt count it as a bad thing. I do have reactions to most artificial sweetners so it wouldn't surprise me about this one.

The nut wrung huh?

Thanks for the info.

[steady as she goes]

Re: Oligofructose

what brand is it?

I've actually heard a lot about oligofructose having a lot of health benefits, and it's full of fiber, if memory serves.

[shaunawa]

Re: Oligofructose

The lady purchased it at Swansons Health Foods Inc.
*It says distributed exclusively by LowCarb Specialties Inc. There is a web site on the label. www.lowcarbspecialties.com

[shaunawa]

Re: Oligofructose

Looks like you can get two free trial bars if you want a sample.