[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Re: Any Experiences With Using Xylitol For Baking?

Monday, May 25, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Re: Any Experiences With Using Xylitol For Baking?

Personally, I have to avoid it since sugar alcohols can cause diarrhea or digestive problems.

"Like most sugar alcohols, it has a laxative effect because sugar alcohols are not fully broken down during digestion; albeit ten times weaker than sorbitol. The effect depends upon the individual. In one study of 13 children, 4 experienced diarrhea when consuming over 65 grams per day.[23] Studies have reported that adaptation occurs after several weeks of consumption.[23]"

The above quote is from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol

Go to the above link to read more.

I have many other health problems in addition to my diabetes... each of us is different and needs to learn what will and will not work for us. I do hope you find the answers for your needs...

Take care,
Gloria

--- In Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com, "orzoedith" <orzoedith@...> wrote:
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> This is the part of information founded on health website - http://www.romwell.com/health/xylitol.html
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> One teaspoon of xylitol contains 9.6 calories, as compared to one teaspoon of sugar, which has 15 calories. It contains zero net effective carbohydrates, whereas sugar contains 4 grams per teaspoon. Xylitol has virtually no aftertaste, and is advertised as "safe for diabetics and individuals with hyperglycemia". This is because sugar-alcohols are absorbed more slowly and have less impact on a person's blood sugar than regular sugars.
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> Does anyone has any experiences with Xylitol and baking?
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