Is sugar alcohol the same as real sugar??!
Question:
Is sugar alcohol the same as real sugar??
I have a pack of gum and I just got braces. On the wrapper of the gum it says sugar- 0 and alcohol sugar- 1 gram. Whats the difference?? Which one is healthier?? Its Trident if you guys ever heard of it. Is i safe to chew if i JUST got braces??
Answers:
real sugar is diff then sugar alcohol, sugar alcohol is:
Sugar alcohols, also know as polyols, are ingredients used as sweeteners and bulking agents. They occur naturally in foods and come from plant products such as fruits and berries. As a sugar substitute, they provide fewer calories (about a half to one-third less calories) than regular sugar. This is because they are converted to glucose more slowly, require little or no insulin to be metabolized and don't cause sudden increases in blood sugar. This makes them popular among individuals with diabetes; however, their use is becoming more common by just about everyone. You may be consuming them and not even know it.
Identifying them
Common sugar alcohols are mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, maltitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH). Sugar alcohols are not commonly used in home food preparation, but are found in many processed foods. Food products labeled “sugar-free,” including hard candies, cookies, chewing gums, soft drinks and throat lozenges often consist of sugar alcohols. They are frequently used in toothpaste and mouthwash too.
The sugar alcohol is better because it provides fewer calories.
I think u shld wait like a week til ure used to the braces then u can chew gum if u want to.
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