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How to Read a Label for Carbohydrate Content
Sugar Free Does Not Mean Carbohydrate Free!!
The words dietetic, diabetic or sugar free do not mean carbohydrate free. Dietetic is a general term meaning that one or more of the ingredients usually found in a product have been replaced with other ingredients. The dietetic or diabetic products may have less sucrose (table sugar), calories, salt, fat or other ingredients. Sugar free usually refers to sucrose free, the sucrose is usually replaced by another type of sugar that contains equal amounts of carbohydrate.
Ingredients:
The ingredients present in the largest amount by weight must be listed first. Foods with carbohydrate should be avoided or used with the guidance of your dietitian.
"sugar free" or "sugarless" - table sugar has not been added to the product, but other forms of sugar may be used.
"light" or "lite" - a general term that may mean that the food is low in sodium, fat, cholesterol, sugar, or calories. It can mean light in color or texture.
The grams of carbohydrate listed on the nutrient label have been rounded up or down to a whole number and are therefore not specific enough for ketogenic calculations. For example, if a serving size has 0.9 gm of carbohydrate, the label will read 0 gms per serving because it is less than one. Consult your dietitian before using new products unless you are certain of the carbohydrate content.
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