Question 1

You do not have full disclosure of all of the ingredients on your products. Why? You say no sugar. What do you sweetnen them with?

Accepted Answer

It's sweetened with glycerol, the second ingredient. That is why there is 21g of sugar alcohol instead of sugar. Sugar alcohols don't affect blood sugar as much as sucrose (delays release a tiny bit), but glycerol is the closest sugar alcohol, and in fact has more kcals/gram than sugar. Sugar alcohols don't fully break down, leading to bloating and diarrhea.

Question 2

How do I read the ingredients for these bars?

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Ingredients: Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Vegetable Glycerin, Maltitol Syrup, Cashew Butter, Water, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Freeze Dried Raspberries, Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Salt, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit Extract. CONTAINS: TREE NUTS (CASHEW), MILK, AND SOY.

Question 3

what is the carb count on these?

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The new package (for the lemon, which somehow linked me to this bar) is: 24g total, 13 sugar alcohol, 0g sugar, 0g fiber.  I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure this means that it is 11g of net carbs and not as "Low GI" as it purports to be.

Question 4

is there sugar in them?

Accepted Answer

The two leading sugar alcohols are Xylitol and Erythritol.  The ingredients does not specify which.  Both are excellent sugar substitutes; very low glycemic index (near zero).  Xylitol actually has a mild anti biotic property that is used in some nose spray products.  Erythritol emparts a cool tasting sweetness (cool as in low temp, not as in "really cool"). Both are great sweeteners.

ASIN	B00VXQGKRM
ASIN	B00VXQGKRM
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#138,895 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #878 in Nutritional Protein Bars
Brand Name	thinkThin
Coin Variety 1	Lemon Flavoured Protein
Cuisine	European cuis
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,739)
Customer reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,739)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Lemon
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	14.3 x 15.6 x 22.9 centimeters
Item Package Weight	0.66 Kilograms
Item Weight	1.31 Pounds
Item model number	1074615
Manufacturer	think!
Manufacturer	think!
Material Features	Gluten Free
Model Number	1074615
Net Content Weight	2.1 Ounces
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	10
Package Type Name	Box
Part Number	2015-003
Product Benefits	High Protein
Product Dimensions	14.3 x 15.57 x 22.86 cm; 595.34 g
Protein Source	Whey
Set Name	Pack of 10
Snack Food Bar Type	Protein
Total Eaches	10
UPC	753656712031
Unit Count	10.0 Count

think! Gluten-free Lemon Delight High Protein Bars (20g/2.1oz, 10 Pieces)

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