Truvia has carbs?

KrishnaKrolczyk

I just noticed Truvia has 3 grams of carbs per pack but zero calories. Does this mean that the carbs are fiber carbs?...because I am thinking if they are carbs that affect glucose than there should be calories. Ugh!...I have been having 3 of these a day at least.

XavierNusum

KrishnaKrolczyk wrote: »

I just noticed Truvia has 3 grams of carbs per pack but zero calories. Does this mean that the carbs are fiber carbs?...because I am thinking if they are carbs that affect glucose than there should be calories. Ugh!...I have been having 3 of these a day at least.

Yes the Erythritol in the truvia has carbs. I do not thing they are from fiber and should be counted. I still use it but sparingly. I have been slowly lowering the amount that goes into my coffee. Now, the understood info says it doesn't cause a blood sugar response, but I don't think that a definite thing, it's quite personal.

Here is a great article on sweetners!

1thankful_momma

Truvia has erythritol in it. That is a sugar alcohol. It is an item of debate as to count it as a carb or not.
I do not.

Sunny_Bunny_

All of the powder sweeteners have carbs. Some affect insulin and/or blood sugar while others don't. I actually believe the liquid ones have carbs too but not sure and you generally wouldn't use much so it's probably meaningless.

RalfLott

Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »

All of the powder sweeteners have carbs. Some affect insulin and/or blood sugar while others don't. I actually believe the liquid ones have carbs too but not sure and you generally wouldn't use much so it's probably meaningless.

Yep, I think you're right.

Common "anti-caking" ingredients in powders include dextrose and the ubiquitous maltodextrin, a sugar with a glycemic index of 85-105.
http://www.sugar-and-sweetener-guide.com/maltodextrin.html