What is the difference between sugar and...

Hey there. I was wondering...when you find something that has 0g of sugar but has 7g of Sugar alcohol.... does anyone know what Sugar Alcohol is??????????? And how does that compare to Sugar?????? Thanks to all.

You may want to do a search online...you can check out a site like this one: http://www.ynhh.org/online/nutrition/advisor/sugar_alcohol.html Some people who monitor their carb intake insist that sugar alcohol should be counted like sugar because their bodies react just as if they have eaten sugar. I have tested my blood sugar after eating them and have not experienced an elevation in levels. Nor do I seem to be sensitive to the side effects of sugar alcohols (abdominal cramping/distress), then again I have never eaten a LOT of it at one time. Some are sensitive from the first bite. Chele

I swear...Chele is always right on top of these posts with great links Thanks for this link, I'm going to check it out too. I always knew that sugar alcohol could be bad but never even questioned the difference. Thanks, Roni

I was told by my nut that sugar alcohols burn up quickly and dont affect blood sugar levels. But keep in mind some have different reactions. HTH Steph