Ingredient
Maltitol
Scout's take
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods. It can cause significant gastrointestinal distress including bloating, gas, and diarrhea. It still raises blood sugar levels more than other sugar alcohols, making it a poor choice for blood sugar management.
The case against
Causes bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Raises blood sugar more than other sugar alcohols. Stacked with maltitol syrup for double exposure.
from the analysis of Pure Protein Protein BarsCauses gastrointestinal distress including bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Raises blood sugar more than other sugar alcohols.
from the analysis of David Protein BarCauses significant gastrointestinal distress. Raises blood sugar more than other sugar alcohols like erythritol.
from the analysis of Barebells Protein BarThe case for
Provides sweetness with fewer calories than sugar.
from the analysis of Barebells Protein BarMore from Scout's analyses
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol that raises blood sugar more than other sugar alcohols like erythritol or xylitol. Doubled up with maltitol syrup in this product, compounding the gastrointestinal distress risk.
from the analysis of Pure Protein Protein BarsMaltitol is a sugar alcohol with the highest glycemic index among sugar alcohols. It is well-documented to cause significant gastrointestinal distress including bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
from the analysis of Barebells Protein BarSugar alcohol with the highest glycemic index among sugar alcohols. Well-documented to cause significant GI distress including bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
from the analysis of FitCrunch Peanut Butter Protein BarFound in 6 products
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