Russell Stover Chocolate?

jessgetshealthy
jessgetshealthy Posts: 50
in Food and Nutrition
I bought some Sugar Free Russell Stover Chocolate today to defeat my
chocolate cravings. I got home and my sister was like... "you know those
are like a laxative, right?" Are they? I have never heard this. I don't have
the packaging anymore because I dumped it in a bowl on the counter.

What do you know about this? I had two... but no more. I stopped after
she said that! Lol.

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  • nancycaregiver
    nancycaregiver Posts: 812 Member
    Yeah, I would not eat more than 3 pieces a day! Before they make you go, they give you toxic gas. But after awhile your body gets used to it and it's not so bad. And they really do a job on the sweets craving! So weigh the consequences and don't eat them before you have to go out in public!:blushing:
  • alaskaang
    alaskaang Posts: 493 Member
    Never heard that before. But thinking of it as such is definitely one way to make sure you don't overindulge~ :)

    Seriously thought the only thing I can think of is if there are sugar alcohols in it, they are sometimes known to have laxative type properties.
  • luv2run
    luv2run Posts: 54 Member
    ewww, better off with the real stuff!!
  • beachpoodles
    beachpoodles Posts: 30 Member
    They are good in small doses....its unreal the affect I've had more than once off eating several peices.
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    The chocolate truffles are awesome, BUT, they are sweetened with maltitol which is a laxative. One won't bother you, but two or three and there is definitely going to be an issue.

    Potential intestinal discomfort. Most packages of sugar-free chocolate carry a label that reads" "Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect." This "laxative effect" is because of the part of the sugar alcohol that isn't digested or absorbed. It goes through the intestinal tract and starts to ferment and attract water. Discomfort ranging from gas to diarrhea can result, depending on the amount consumed and each person's individual intestinal tract. Consider this a little extra motivation to eat these chocolates in small portions! The American Dietetic Association advises that more than 50 grams of sorbitol or 20 grams of mannitol per day can cause diarrhea. You can find out how much sugar alcohol is in each sugar-free chocolate product by reading the nutrition information label.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I have never heard this. I don't have
    the packaging anymore because I dumped it in a bowl on the counter.


    Get ready to dump in a different bowl.
  • jessgetshealthy
    jessgetshealthy Posts: 50
    Thanks guys!
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I have never heard this. I don't have
    the packaging anymore because I dumped it in a bowl on the counter.


    Get ready to dump in a different bowl.

    :laugh:
  • halleymw
    halleymw Posts: 246 Member
    Some sugar free candies are sweetened with "sugar alcohols" that some people can't digest well and CAN result in some gi symptoms in some people. ymmv.


    Sugar Alcohols Are Still Sugar Free
    Check the ingredients statement on packaging to see which sweeteners are in the Russell Stover products chosen. The Russell Stover website indicates that most of their sugar free offerings are sweetened with sucralose (Splenda) and the sugar alcohol maltitol. Currently, there are no ingredient details available online for their wide range of sugar free treats. But sugar alcohols are the most common sweetener for the types of sugar free candies they sell. Sugar alcohols are much more stable for candies that need to be melted or boiled during production. They are made from natural sugars, provide the same calories as regular sugar, but are absorbed and metabolized differently and don't affect blood sugar the same way as sugar. A sugar alcohol will end with "ol," such as sorbitol and maltitol. It does not contain the same alcohol as beer or wine and can't cause intoxication. But be careful with the amount of sugar alcohols you eat at once because many have been known to cause increased flatulence and laxative effects, confirming there can be too much of a good thing.



    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/83829-russell-stover-sugar-candy-nutrition/#ixzz2FwW1V8sM
    Mike
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    I drink at least two black coffees with sugar free vanilla syrup every day and that does act as laxative often but for my personally this is a good thing, often if I'm having issues I'll go get a coffee, but I guess now I know why it does that, I wonder if it's more related to the syrup, it happens when I just get plain black coffee as well sometimes but is def more noticeable when I get the sugar free flavoring
  • dunlunicor
    dunlunicor Posts: 189 Member
    Really, it depends on if you are sensitive to sugar alcohols or not. Personally, I can eat a whole bag of those things (erm....not that I recommend that) and be fine.
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    It's definitely the sugar alcohols, which some people call "crapitols" because their names end in -"itol" You have to learn how much your body can handle at a time. For me it's no more than 2 pieces. I love the Russell; Stover caramel pecan pieces. On the plus side they aren't sweetened with aspartame or Splenda and the sugar alcohols keep you from eating the whole package at a time. (I learned that the hard way years ago)
  • lee91356
    lee91356 Posts: 330 Member
    I would only eat that stuff if your trying to limit your sugar intake. I usually find that the fact, carbs, and calories are about the same as the regular stuff. The laxative effect caused by the sugar alcohols are the main reason that I avoid that stuff.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    It's a Russell Stover detox
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I don't know if its a laxative or not, but Russell Stover's is the most disgusting chocolate on the market...

    And sugar-free chocolate is just a crime against nature.

    If you want chocolate, then just eat some but in moderation.
  • dmf711
    dmf711 Posts: 141 Member
    My dad is diabetic and he loves the mint chocolate patties and the coconut chocolates from Russell Stover. Other than that, he's not crazy about any of their other stuff. I bought him a box of the sugar free stuff that OP was talking about, but all the pieces had a white film on them (stale perhaps?) and they tasted horrible. We threw them out immediately. Stick with the individually packaged pieces. they're fresher.

    On the subject of the laxative effect..... definitely true and it can be hard to keep consumption in moderation. Malitol is one hell of a wolf in sheep's clothing. For my dad who doesn't have a choice, he has his piece of candy a day and he's done. But if you're watching your sugar, just try to make some room in your daily sugar allowance and get the real stuff. Dark chocolate is great.
  • likepepsicola
    likepepsicola Posts: 117 Member
    It never had a laxative effect on me. Just gave me horrible stomach pains, like a knife was stabbing me over and over! AWFUL.
  • justcallmegeneene
    justcallmegeneene Posts: 1 Member
    edited March 2023
    They are DEFINITELY like a laxative because they contain an alcohol sugar called Malitol. Sorbitol is another ingredient you should beware of in sugar free chocolate candy products. I bought a bag of assorted Russell Stover's chocolates the other day. 2 pieces is a serving. ALL I ate was 2 pieces and I still had 3 bouts of diarrhea. Thankfully I did not eat more than that so I was able to skip the severe stomach cramping. I decided to just eat sugar filled chocolate in moderation instead. I've never had this issue with a Hershey bar with almonds.

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