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The sweetener used primarily in our sugar-free chocolates and fudge is maltitol. Maltitol is made by the hydrogenation of maltose obtained from starch. Maltitol is a sugar-alcohol absorbed slower than sucrose (sugar) into the blood stream. The slower absorption allows the body to process the sweetener without the sugar spike dangerous to diabetics. Maltitol is a reduced-calorie sweetener with only 2.1 calories per gram. Sucrose contains 4 calories per gram. Maltitol does not promote tooth decay. As with other sugar-alcohols, maltitol may produce a laxative and/or bloating effect in some sensitive people. Sorbitol and isomalt may also be used in some chocolates and some fudge flavors may contain sucralose.
Our cocoas are sweetened with Splenda® (they do contain 1 gram of sugar). You can find nutritional information on our sugar-free cocoas at www.sweet-rustler-treats.com.
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