The lowdown on LowCarb Sweeteners

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Dec. 15, 2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[John Robertson]

Are you saying there are THREE forms of Splenda? I'm only aware of the granulated stuff, in the yellow boxes. Please advise. Thanks.

[nutmeg]

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[varina davis]

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[diotima]

Liquid Splenda is available and it has no carbs in it. McNeil doesn't sell it to the public, it is available for industrial use. (Soft drinks, DaVinci SF syrups...)

Here is a link to a place where you can purchase liquid splenda, it is pricey but it is highly concentrated: http://locarber.com/

They also sell something called Wheat Protein Isolate, which can be used like flour in cooking to avoid that nasty Soy taste. I hear it is excellent, but I myself have never tried it.

[John Robertson]

Thanks.

[There's millions of'em]

please add to list

[carlo3b]

Thanks for the info. I haven't used the liquid yet, but I know bakers that have with mixed results. As I've said I like to use the granulated because of the measuring advantages, even with the small additional carbs, because it's just easier. I don't like the taste of any of the subs, but at least Splenda stays down.. Hahahhahah

I will however try the liquid, because of your recommendation if I get it in time before Christmas. Thanks for all your help and information on Splenda..

[carlo3b]

You are on board..welcome.. :)

[Zipporah]

That sounds really good.. this is one I'll try. Thanks. : )

[HoundsTooth_BP]

Thanks for the information, but it is indeed too pricy and shipping on 5 pounds is $16.50 making it cost $42.49. When you take away the carbs, you indeed need alot of gold.

[jellybean]

COMPLETELY SWEET
(Eddie Cochran - Jerry Capehart)

EDDIE COCHRAN (Recorded 1956/1957)

Well completely sweet that's my babyMbr< Completely sweet, I don't mean maybe
Well completely sweet that's my baby
Completely sweet, I don't mean maybe

And I love her more 'n' more each day
She's so completely sweet
Well a-just like a-honey, that the bees bring in
Mmm, a-just like a honey, that the bees bring in

Mmm, I get my sugar, when I kiss her on the chin
Well the sugar in my coffee, well the sugar in my tea
Well the sugar in my coffee, mmmm the sugar in my tea
Mmm, they both taste better, with a sugar on my knee

[beezdotcom]

Government Endorsement of Atkins? ;-)

[diotima]

I like to book with the liquid because it saves you about 25 carbs a cup. It is useful. The liquid is pricey, as I said but it is VERY concentrated. So far I have had no problems with it.

Good luck with it, I look forward to some fabulous recipes.

[Hank Rearden]

Splenda is good, but it's still 'way too damn expensive. Hoping to see some competition get going here.

[Alouette]

Thanks, Carlo. "Lowfat yogurt" is higher in carbs than regular sour cream. I experimented myself and came up with this low-carb equivalent for "Latkes."

1/2 small rutabaga
1 turnip
1 medium onion
3 eggs
1/4 c. olive oil
salt & pepper to taste.

Shred rutabaga, turnip and onion in food processor. Mix well with eggs and seasonings. Heat oil in large skillet. Drop mixture into heated oil and fry on both sides until brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with sour cream. Tastes like real latkes!!!

[jellybean]

Dr. Carmona continued by highlighting possible food propaganda campaigns suspected to have been conducted by Al Qaeda sleeper cells.

Obviously the sleeper cells have been ingesting too many carbs.

[FrogMom]

Where do you get liquid Splenda? I use the little packets in my hot tea and the bulk when I make a cheesecake, but I've not seen the liquid anywhere.

[diotima]

See the information in my post #64. The website is lowcarber.com however, liquid splenda is only sold to the industry,

[Ladysmith]

I've given up on all artificial sweeteners. After someone else had posted xylitol was made from the sugar of birch trees (which I had learned I was allergic to before seeing that post), I became suspicious of Splenda (no idea if there's xylitol in it) and cut out all foods with Splenda in it. It turned out that this was causing my asthma problems. I don't trust aspartame so that's out. It seems I am pretty much limited to foods that are not processed.

Got to get back to the basics where low-carbing is concerned. It was working great until I started adding a little of this and a little of that. By golly, as soon as the Christmas season is over...! :o)

[Ladysmith]

Hey you, so what do you weigh in at nowadays? How about one more up-to-date photo of yourself? It's amazing what you accomplished.