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Hidden ingredient in diabetic chocolate and other sweet treats directed toward people with diabetes. Hidden ingredient, Maltitol, is a natural sugar found in fruit and veg. It can cause blood sugar instability due to its glycaemic index (a numerical value indicating foods' impact on increasing blood sugar levels). Maltitol is highly fermented in the colon, commonly causing digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas and diarrhea. It is essential to look at the ingredients of foods directed as diabetic-friendly to ensure there are no hidden carbohydrates such as Maltitol.via the TL;DR App
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