Where to buy Glucomanan Powder and Erythritol?

edens · 03-09-2011, 09:57 PM

Howdy! Just wondering where everyone buys theirs? I would prefer to buy locally as opposed to online, probably saves a little money. :P But everyone keeps talking about Glucomanan!

I want to try Ouizoid's chocolate minute muffin recipe!

tulipsandroses · 03-09-2011, 10:05 PM

I've seen Erythritol at Whole Foods and in some Krogers. You will probably find that you get a better deal online. Its about 15 bucks at Krogers for tiny little packages. Forgot how much at Whole Foods, but it was more.

ravenrose · 03-10-2011, 04:47 AM

on the other hand, edens, Netriton DOES sponsor this site... think about it.

the shipping is 4.95, but their prices are usually cheaper than stores.

the erythritol is da bomb, but the glucomannan is interchangeable with guar gum or xanthan gum which are pretty easily available.

edens · 03-10-2011, 05:16 AM

Thanks! You know, I've never seen guar gum or xanthan gum in stores, either? lol

tulipsandroses · 03-10-2011, 05:38 AM

I've gotten Xanthan Gum at Kroger as well. But again, its cheaper online. You can find some of these items at some grocery stores but I doubt it will be cheaper since there probably is not a high demand from the average consumer.

natepickle · 03-10-2011, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenrose

on the other hand, edens, Netriton DOES sponsor this site... think about it.

the shipping is 4.95, but their prices are usually cheaper than stores.

the erythritol is da bomb, but the glucomannan is interchangeable with guar gum or xanthan gum which are pretty easily available.

HOW DO YOU USE ERYTHRITOL?

ljguitar · 03-10-2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edens

Howdy! Just wondering where everyone buys theirs? I would prefer to buy locally as opposed to online, probably saves a little money. :P But everyone keeps talking about Glucomanan!

I want to try Ouizoid's chocolate minute muffin recipe!

Hi edens…
I searched online and then followed it up w/ placing orders.

There are sometimes local health food stores, or whole food types which will carry some, but generally not in the sizes or quantity I want/need.

And their prices can sometimes be what I call "Please hold a pistol on me while I pay for this…I'll feel better about giving you all my money"

ljguitar · 03-10-2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edens

Thanks! You know, I've never seen guar gum or xanthan gum in stores, either? lol

Hi edens…
Often with the RedMill items…

batwing · 03-10-2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenrose

on the other hand, edens, Netriton DOES sponsor this site... think about it.

the shipping is 4.95, but their prices are usually cheaper than stores.

the erythritol is da bomb, but the glucomannan is interchangeable with guar gum or xanthan gum which are pretty easily available.

I've got to give props to Netrition.

I've been on the site for about 5 years now (I lurked before becoming a member) and just did my first order last month. Shipping was super fast, prices were better than what I could find on Amazon or locally, and they included a few freebies in my order.

I can't believe it took me so long to order from them and am already planning my next order

edens · 03-10-2011, 09:40 AM

lol well Netrition it is! :P Thanks y'all!

Librarygirl · 02-02-2013, 02:07 PM

Is gluc powder in capsule form, or powder form? Sounds like a silly question but when I checked locally, they said it was in capsule form and that I could open them up and use them in food.

clackley · 02-02-2013, 04:07 PM

I have read that the gluc powder in capsules is pretty grainy and not equal to the powder that is bought as such.

dawnyama · 02-02-2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Is gluc powder in capsule form, or powder form? Sounds like a silly question but when I checked locally, they said it was in capsule form and that I could open them up and use them in food.

Looks like you didn't find it today ? Netrition it is!!

Librarygirl · 02-02-2013, 06:33 PM

Yep, Dawn, lol. I only checked one place, but it's safe to say Netrition is the way to go! Now we need a gluc powder thread on all the uses of this magic stuff.

dawnyama · 02-02-2013, 06:40 PM

Here ya go:

Glucomannan Recipes

picklepete · 02-02-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edens

lol well Netrition it is! :P Thanks y'all!

Unfortunately yeah...
I live near the best stores in my city, but those things are hard to find unless I travel to the smaller co-ops where they will not be cheap.

zombiegoat2000 · 02-06-2013, 04:02 PM

The best bet is online because from a reputable dealer, as most just put out generic garbage with fillers whenever a product takes off!

PaminKY · 02-08-2013, 10:12 AM

I now buy my glucomannan from Netrition.

I disagree with the comment above about gluc being interchangeable with xanthan or guar gum. Glucomannan has much different properties than either of those in some applications, especially anything other than baked goods, but I still prefer the gluc for that. Now in homemade ice cream I prefer xanthan but as for thickening soups or gravies it's way to slimy.

lisamt · 02-09-2013, 09:54 AM

I've seen erythritol at Wholefoods and Sprouts. The ones at WF were very expensive, but Sprouts had Now brand for around $8.

fozzie99 · 02-09-2013, 10:05 AM

The best gluc esp. for noodles is netrition which is the same as konjac foods. There is a HUGE difference in properties between Xanthan and Guar gum and gluc powder
especially for certain uses . Some brands of gluc also have more carbs than others. Shipping from netrition is $4.95 for your entire order and their prices are quite good.

03-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#1
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03-09-2011, 10:05 PM	#2
tulipsandroses Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,932 Gallery: tulipsandroses Stats: 206/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2010	I've seen Erythritol at Whole Foods and in some Krogers. You will probably find that you get a better deal online. Its about 15 bucks at Krogers for tiny little packages. Forgot how much at Whole Foods, but it was more.

03-10-2011, 04:47 AM	#3
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,068 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	on the other hand, edens, Netriton DOES sponsor this site... think about it. the shipping is 4.95, but their prices are usually cheaper than stores. the erythritol is da bomb, but the glucomannan is interchangeable with guar gum or xanthan gum which are pretty easily available.

03-10-2011, 05:16 AM	#4
edens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 598 Gallery: edens Stats: 255?(22/24/3x)/217.0(18/20/2x)/147(or 10/12/M-L) WOE: 1-1 thru 3-7 LC, 3-7 - current, JUDDD+LC Start Date: 1-1-11	Thanks! You know, I've never seen guar gum or xanthan gum in stores, either? lol

03-10-2011, 05:38 AM	#5
tulipsandroses Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,932 Gallery: tulipsandroses Stats: 206/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2010	I've gotten Xanthan Gum at Kroger as well. But again, its cheaper online. You can find some of these items at some grocery stores but I doubt it will be cheaper since there probably is not a high demand from the average consumer.

03-10-2011, 09:40 AM	#10
edens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 598 Gallery: edens Stats: 255?(22/24/3x)/217.0(18/20/2x)/147(or 10/12/M-L) WOE: 1-1 thru 3-7 LC, 3-7 - current, JUDDD+LC Start Date: 1-1-11	lol well Netrition it is! :P Thanks y'all!

02-02-2013, 02:07 PM	#11
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,752 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Is gluc powder in capsule form, or powder form? Sounds like a silly question but when I checked locally, they said it was in capsule form and that I could open them up and use them in food.

02-02-2013, 04:07 PM	#12
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,995 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	I have read that the gluc powder in capsules is pretty grainy and not equal to the powder that is bought as such.

02-02-2013, 06:33 PM	#14
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,752 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Yep, Dawn, lol. I only checked one place, but it's safe to say Netrition is the way to go! Now we need a gluc powder thread on all the uses of this magic stuff.

02-02-2013, 06:40 PM	#15
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,195 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Here ya go: Glucomannan Recipes

02-06-2013, 04:02 PM	#17
zombiegoat2000 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 734 Gallery: zombiegoat2000 Stats: Start 296.0#/269.8#/150# 5'8" Female WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January2012	The best bet is online because from a reputable dealer, as most just put out generic garbage with fillers whenever a product takes off!

02-08-2013, 10:12 AM	#18
PaminKY Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,190 Gallery: PaminKY	I now buy my glucomannan from Netrition. I disagree with the comment above about gluc being interchangeable with xanthan or guar gum. Glucomannan has much different properties than either of those in some applications, especially anything other than baked goods, but I still prefer the gluc for that. Now in homemade ice cream I prefer xanthan but as for thickening soups or gravies it's way to slimy.

02-09-2013, 09:54 AM	#19
lisamt Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 528 Gallery: lisamt Stats: 200/187/130 WOE: LCHF Start Date: December 2012	I've seen erythritol at Wholefoods and Sprouts. The ones at WF were very expensive, but Sprouts had Now brand for around $8.

02-09-2013, 10:05 AM	#20
fozzie99 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 983 Gallery: fozzie99 Stats: 410/298/200 6' 0" 57 years old WOE: HCG with EFGT meals now just EFGT low cal Start Date: 7/23/2011	The best gluc esp. for noodles is netrition which is the same as konjac foods. There is a HUGE difference in properties between Xanthan and Guar gum and gluc powder especially for certain uses . Some brands of gluc also have more carbs than others. Shipping from netrition is $4.95 for your entire order and their prices are quite good.