nutrition gurus...what is polydextrose??

[rez]

found this ingredient in a lowcarb strawberry jam (jelly)...what is it?

 

[plornive]

It is a complex carbohydrate that is simply TOO complex for humans to completely digest. It is sweet, and your digestive system can only derive about 1 calories from it. It may cause gastrointestinal distress, much like sorbitol or mannitol.

 

[rez]

ive had an upset stomach lately..it could be from this?

 

[plornive]

Could be, in my opinion. Have you ever had stomach/digestive problems from no sugar added ice cream? It would probably work the same way.

 

[TYPE A]

Ugly stuff.......

Check out the label, it should say:
"Sensitive individuals may experience a laxative effect from excessive consumption of this product."

I found this:
There is no evidence that polydextrose is carcinogenic or mutagenic, however, as with many fat replacement products, it may interfere with the absorption of certain essential nutrients and produce flatulence and diarrhea when consumed in high quantities.

 

[plornive]

Forgot about that... it is supposed to give the mouthfeel of fat, too, I guess.

 

[rez]

Forgot about that... it is supposed to give the mouthfeel of fat, too, I guess.

what does this mean?

 

[KISAWA]

Probably that you're eati,g something fatty while you are not!