ok, im finally going to order different sugar substitutes..which ones should i get??

nurseypoo5 · 04-17-2005, 09:58 PM

i have the liquid splenda (trish)

which other 2 would be best? I dont want to buy more than 2 since i just ordered over 100.00 bucks from netrition last week!

Which two are the best? ( i still dont get synergy, but will figure it out

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sleuthfan · 04-17-2005, 10:07 PM

It depends on what you want to use them for.
I find xylitol indispensable for baking. It adds substance yet causes me NO gastrointestinal distress (most artificial sweeteners do).

I also find that mixing different artificial sweeteners together makes a world of difference

I use xylitol, pure sucralose, glycerine, stevia and, VERY occasionally, one of the specialty maltitol products like honey and brown sugar. Oh, I also use SF Da Vinci syrups for sweetening and flavoring.

sdh · 04-17-2005, 10:16 PM

Hi, I really like the combination of splenda with erythritol and polydextrose. I have had no problems with the erythritol as far as stomach upset. Hope this helps.

Matt · 04-18-2005, 03:25 AM

liquid sweet leaf stevia

VAmomof2 · 04-18-2005, 06:38 AM

I really like the combo of liquid splenda with Erythritol and Stevia Plus.

Sugar Patrol · 04-18-2005, 07:30 AM

I'm hooked on splenda + erythritol + ace k. I also use poly D in combination with these when baking.

Cap57 · 04-18-2005, 08:13 AM

I use liquid Splenda, Stevia Plus, Erythritol, and AceK (Sweet One), along with polydextrose for bulk.

scott123 · 04-18-2005, 09:10 AM

I agree with everything that's been mentioned except for xylitol. I see xylitol as a lose-lose situation. From the research that I've done, lack of tummy troubles is a sign that the xylitol is digesting. So either you don't digest it and it sends you to the bathroom or you do digest it and experience the impact of the carbs - 3/4 the carbs of sugar. That's too carby for me.

I know sweetleaf stevia (steviaplus) has a lot of fans, but I still lean towards ace k as my third sweetener because of the price.

sleuthfan · 04-18-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott123

I agree with everything that's been mentioned except for xylitol. I see xylitol as a lose-lose situation. From the research that I've done, lack of tummy troubles is a sign that the xylitol is digesting. So either you don't digest it and it sends you to the bathroom or you do digest it and experience the impact of the carbs - 3/4 the carbs of sugar. That's too carby for me.

I'm a type 2 diabetic, have tested the impact of every artificial sweetener I've used on my blood sugar, have done so since I started lowcarbing in 1999. Xylitol does NOT negatively affect my blood sugar

I'm quite aware of that old saw that if you can digest it easily, it must not be good for you, lol. That's a lowcarb adage. Adages are not always true, as I'm sure you know

CandidCam · 04-18-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdh

Hi, I really like the combination of splenda with erythritol and polydextrose. I have had no problems with the erythritol as far as stomach upset. Hope this helps.

Ditto. I also do a lot of baking with vanilla Designer Whey powder which is sweetened with stevia--the combination of sweeteners really mimics sugar VERY well.

k

dizneegirl · 04-18-2005, 02:28 PM

Another who likes sucralose, xylitol and stevia. If I were to have only 2 in my arsenal though, I'd make it sucralose (concentrated) and stevia.

Sue421 · 04-18-2005, 05:30 PM

I like using a combination of sucralose (Splenda) and erythritol and now I'm wondering about xylitol. I'm gonna look for it at my health food store. I wish I could tolerate maltitol or polydextrose. It's not fair! I'm leaning towards using liquid Splenda instead of the granular to cut down on carbs. Maltodextrin in the Splenda is annoying!

nurseypoo5 · 04-19-2005, 01:09 PM

Thanks ya'll! Going to place my order soon! Great info!

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04-17-2005, 10:07 PM	#2
sleuthfan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Boston area Posts: 10,292 Gallery: sleuthfan WOE: Atkins - no frankenfoods Start Date: Started 09-01-99	It depends on what you want to use them for. I find xylitol indispensable for baking. It adds substance yet causes me NO gastrointestinal distress (most artificial sweeteners do). I also find that mixing different artificial sweeteners together makes a world of difference I use xylitol, pure sucralose, glycerine, stevia and, VERY occasionally, one of the specialty maltitol products like honey and brown sugar. Oh, I also use SF Da Vinci syrups for sweetening and flavoring.

04-17-2005, 10:16 PM	#3
sdh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 73 Gallery: sdh Stats: 220/182/135	Hi, I really like the combination of splenda with erythritol and polydextrose. I have had no problems with the erythritol as far as stomach upset. Hope this helps.

04-18-2005, 03:25 AM	#4
Matt Resident Trans Fat Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 5,101 Gallery: Matt Stats: 370/200/170 WOE: Low GI / south beach type diet Start Date: Low GI Started: 4-05	liquid sweet leaf stevia

04-18-2005, 06:38 AM	#5
VAmomof2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,175 Gallery: VAmomof2 Stats: 150/130/128-130 WOE: general lc and exercise Start Date: Jan 2004	I really like the combo of liquid splenda with Erythritol and Stevia Plus.

04-18-2005, 07:30 AM	#6
Sugar Patrol MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 2,796 Gallery: Sugar Patrol Stats: 163.2/134.6/135 WOE: Isocaloric Start Date: 1/1/03	I'm hooked on splenda + erythritol + ace k. I also use poly D in combination with these when baking.

04-18-2005, 08:13 AM	#7
Cap57 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,489 Gallery: Cap57 Stats: 155/150/135 (5'8") WOE: low carb Start Date: Sept. 2003	I use liquid Splenda, Stevia Plus, Erythritol, and AceK (Sweet One), along with polydextrose for bulk.

04-18-2005, 09:10 AM	#8
scott123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 2,145 Gallery: scott123 Stats: 245/220/205 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/6/04	I agree with everything that's been mentioned except for xylitol. I see xylitol as a lose-lose situation. From the research that I've done, lack of tummy troubles is a sign that the xylitol is digesting. So either you don't digest it and it sends you to the bathroom or you do digest it and experience the impact of the carbs - 3/4 the carbs of sugar. That's too carby for me. I know sweetleaf stevia (steviaplus) has a lot of fans, but I still lean towards ace k as my third sweetener because of the price.

04-18-2005, 02:28 PM	#11
dizneegirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,679 Gallery: dizneegirl	Another who likes sucralose, xylitol and stevia. If I were to have only 2 in my arsenal though, I'd make it sucralose (concentrated) and stevia.

04-18-2005, 05:30 PM	#12
Sue421 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 535 Gallery: Sue421 Stats: 150/125/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Dec. 2003	I like using a combination of sucralose (Splenda) and erythritol and now I'm wondering about xylitol. I'm gonna look for it at my health food store. I wish I could tolerate maltitol or polydextrose. It's not fair! I'm leaning towards using liquid Splenda instead of the granular to cut down on carbs. Maltodextrin in the Splenda is annoying!

04-19-2005, 01:09 PM	#13
nurseypoo5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 4,925 Gallery: nurseypoo5 Stats: 270/205.6/155 WOE: HHCG original plan Start Date: start 2001 obviously yoyo girl :(	Thanks ya'll! Going to place my order soon! Great info!