[acb-diabetics] DIABETIC NUT CRUNCH

[Nancy Matulis]

Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol, used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties. It has only a small impact on blood sugar levels and does not promote tooth decay. It has 2 kilocalories/g, half the calories of sugars.[1] However, like most sugar alcohols (with the exception of erythritol), it carries a risk of gastric distress, includingflatulence and diarrhea, when consumed in large quantities. Therefore, isomalt is advised to not be consumed in quantities larger than about 50 g per day for adults and 25 g for children. Isomalt may prove upsetting to the stomach because the body treats it as a dietary fiber instead of as a simple carbohydrate. Therefore, like most fibers, it can increase bowel movements, passing through the bowel in virtually undigested form. As with other dietary fibers, regular consumption of isomalt might eventually lead one to become desensitized to it, decreasing the risk of stomach upset. Isomalt is typically blended with a high-intensity sweetener such as sucralose, so that the mixture has approximately the sweetness of sugar.



Nancy Matulis
ACB Maine member
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On Jan 14, 2013, at 8:35 PM, "Patricia LaFrance-Wolf" <plawolf at earthlink.net> wrote:

> /////what is isomalt?
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> Subject: [acb-diabetics] DIABETIC NUT CRUNCH
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> DIABETIC NUT CRUNCH
> 
> Yield: 80 pieces
> 
> Source: "The Diabetic Dessert Cookbook" by Coleen Howard
> via The Diabetic Gourmet Daily Recipe Mailer
> 
> INGREDIENTS
> 
> 1-1/4 cups Isomalt
> 3/4 cup margarine
> 1/4 cup water
> 1/2 cup unblanched almonds
> 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
> 1/2 cup blanched almonds
> 1/3 cup carob
> 1/8 teaspoon artificial sweetener
> 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
> 
> DIRECTIONS
> 
> In a heavy saucepan mix Isomalt, margarine, water and unblanched almonds.
> Boil mixture to brittle stage.
> Stir occasionally.
> Stir in baking soda and the blanched almonds.
> Pour into an 8-inch x 8-inch square pan, 3/4-inch deep.
> Melt the carob in double boiler.
> Stir in artificial sweetener and mix well.
> Spread sweetened carob evenly on top of candy.
> Sprinkle with finely chopped nuts.
> Cool.
> Break into 1-inch square pieces.
> 
> Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 piece):
> 
> Calories: 35.3, Carbohydrate: 1.12 g, Cholesterol: 0.85 mg,
> Fat: 3.32 g, Fiber: .204 g, Protein: .594 g, Sodium: .315 mg
> 
> Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fat
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> that God will do what is right."
> - Max Lucado
> ~Blessings, Sugar
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