A good new sugar substitute

[Diesel3d]

http://www.wisdomherbs.com/sweetleaf.htm

the stuff tastes grea't! You don't have to worry about any cancer sides like aspertame coule have. It has more of a natural sugar taste than equal or sweet n low.

Improves regularity
Cleanses the colon
Helps produce vitamins
Assists and strengthens the immune system
Supports liver health
Prevents overgrowth of Candida albicans (yeast)
Helps control the formation of free radicals
Does not adversely affect blood sugar

I think you may be able to even use this on a keto diet.

 

[Diesel3d]

here we go

F.O.S. and SweetLeaf™ SteviaPlus™

SweetLeaf™ SteviaPlus™ is composed of 95% Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and 5% Stevia Leaf Extract. These are the only ingredients in 100% natural SteviaPlus!™ Simply delicious!


HISTORY

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) belongs to a group of naturally-occurring carbohydrates containing non-digestible fructooligosaccharides, and are commonly referred to as FOS in the nutrition industry. Inulin is produced naturally in over 36,000 plants worldwide. It has been estimated that as much as one-third of the total vegetation on earth consists of plants that contain these carbohydrates.



HISTORICAL HUMAN CONSUMPTION

FOS has extensive documented historical human use through the consumption of edible plants and fruits.

Australian aborigines (19th century) consumed 200-300 grams of FOS per day through the murnong plant (Gott, 1984).
Western Europe (16th century) consumed 35 grams per day through Jerusalem artichokes, "Belgian endive" (chicory greens), roasted chicory roots, and as a coffee substitute (Meijer, Mathijssen, and Borm, 1993).
Central & South Americans consumed 50-100 grams per day.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a polydisperse GFn molecule, built as a linear chain of fructose units - having mainly one terminal glucose molecule, by means of ß(2-1) bonds.

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The functional ingredient is extracted from chicory root by a physical process similar to that used in extracting sugar from sugar beets.

FOS is a naturally occurring carbohydrate in over 36,000 plants, including common vegetables, found to be used as its reserve energy food. A table of naturally occurring carbohydrates is available below.

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FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) Functional Properties:

used for replacing the texture of fat
helps improve the bioavailability of minerals through its fermentation of bifidobacteria
used as a filler-binder and carrier
used as a sugar replacement (Synergy with high intensity sweetners)
a glycemic index of zero
a native reserve carbohydrate from chicory


NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) has these Nutritional Properties:

a unique, soluble dietary fiber
a low caloric value (1.6 kcal/g)
a diabetic-friendly product
used in selective prebiotic applications (food for healthy gut microflora)


FOOD TEXTURIZER

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) has a unique texture modifying property which adds rheological and textural properties to food. FOS is a white, slightly hygroscopic powder with a bland to slightly sweet taste.

FOS is readily soluble in water depending on the temperature of the water, at 10°C the solubility is about 60 g/L, while at 90°C it is about 330 g/L.


Click here to view the Soluability Chart for Inulin
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FOS has synergistic effects with other gum-based stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents, such as carageenans, xanthan gum, guar gum, pectins, gelatins, etc. to optimize food systems in reduced fat and fat-free products.

FOS is used to improve the texture and mouthfeel of low-fat ice creams, improve viscosity and mouthfeel of sauces, gravies and dressings, improve water-binding in meat products, helps to aerate no-fat icings and whipped toppings, eliminates syneresis and provide a smooth, creamy mouthfeel in mashed potato products and stabilizes and adds body and mouthfeel to beverage products.

FOS is an excellent filler-binder and carrier for use in tableting applications.




PHYSICAL HEALTH AGENT

FOS has excellent nutritional properties. It has preferred prebiotic properties for probiotic applications and has been marketed as such in the health food industry. It is also not digested by the human digestive system and contributes approximately 1.6 kcal/gm to any food product it is added.

FOS helps increase the bioavailability of minerals, particularly calcium. Inulin, through bifidobacteria fermentation, reduces colonic pH, thereby increasing solubility for various mineral salts. Through FOS stimulation of bifidobacteria and suppression of pathogenic bacteria, inulin reduces liver toxins, carcinogens, food intolerances, and provides immune stimulation properties.

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Bifidogenic Effects Click here to view the
Health Effects of Bifidobacteria

FOS has a glycemic index of zero, benefiting energy and weight management systems, along with sports nutritional and diabetic applications.

FOS is a well-tolerated physiological soluble fiber. Recent studies have shown health benefits including reduced constipation, reduced serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and a reduction in blood pressure of elderly hyperlipemic people.


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REFERENCES

Gott B. 1984. Murnong - a victorian staple food: some nutritional implications. Archaeology at ANZAAS. 111-114.

Meijer WJM, Mathijssen EWJM, Borm GEL. 1993. Crop characteristics and inulin production of Jerusalem artichoke and chicory. A Fuchs (Ed.) Inulin and Inulin-containing Crops. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. 29-38.

The information and graphics on FOS contained herein was gathered primarily from Imperial-Sensus of Texas, a bulk supplier of FOS.



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FDA Disclaimer: The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products mentioned herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For medical advice, always consult your health care professional.

 

[Diesel3d]

"a glycemic index of zero "

Hell YES

 

[ZKaudio]

so 0 net carbs?

 

[Shinobi]

Stevia is extracted from a brazilian tree
I was living in Minneapolis a month ago(now Im back in Brazil) and I saw stevia at the health nutrition store for 7$ for a small box. Here in Brazil a big bottle of Stevia cost 3$ and taste better than sugar

 

[power-builder]

FDA Alert: Current Legal Regulations Regarding the Use of Stevia
As of September 2000, the use of Stevia as an ingredient in consumable foods has been disapproved in the following geographical areas:
North America
Central America
South America
European Union (EU)
These laws have been enacted recently and over the past few years by the FDA and the governing bodies of the EU. In the United States, any consumable food or drink that contains Stevia is considered "adulterated." Stevia may be used in the United States as a stand alone "dietary supplement" or an herb, but not as a sweetener.
Potential Toxicity and Side Effects of Stevia Ingestion
Currently, Canada and the European Union do not allow food companies to add Stevia to their products. In 1998 and 1999 the EU food safety scientific review panel concluded that Stevioside is "not acceptable" as a sweetener due to unresolved concerns about its toxicity. The United Nations expert panel came to the same conclusion. European scientists concluded that Stevioside "seems to affect the male reproductive organ system." In research studies (a)(b), animals fed high doses of Stevioside or steviol for 22 months experienced:
Reduced sperm production
Increase in cell proliferation in the testicles (which can cause infertility)
Decline in the weight of seminal vesicles (which produce seminal fluid)
Reduced birth weight in offspring and birth of fewer and smaller offspring
In humans, anecdotal evidence and scientific data (Planas an Kuc, 1968) show Stevia to be an anti-fertility agent. The effects of Stevia on reproduction were observed in the Paraguayan Matto Grosso Indians, who have used the leaves and stems of Stevia Rebaudiana in the form of a tea, as a contraceptive. Further, an anti-fertility effect was evidenced in both male and female rats following ingestion of a 5% Stevia Rebaudiana extract (10 ml). The anti-fertility effect lasted for periods up to two months.
In the laboratory, steviol (a derivative of Stevioside) can be converted into a mutagenic compound, which may promote cancer by causing mutations in the cells' genetic DNA material (c). According to toxicologist Ryan Huxtable of the University of Arizona, the possible relationship between cancer in humans and Stevioside "clearly needs to be resolved." Huxtable is further concerned with the issue of children ingesting Stevioside because large amounts of Stevioside can interfere with the absorption of carbohydrates in animals and disrupt the conversion of food into energy within the cells (c).

 

[Radical Ice]

Good post power-builder!

But hell, that was looking pretty good there for a while....