6/28/2017 Sugar Alcohols: Too Good To Be True?If you've ever eaten a protein bar that's labeled "sugar free" yet tastes suspiciously sweet, then you've likely had multiple run-ins with sugar alcohols. These compounds are sacred in the health food industry — they mimic the taste of sugar without adding excess calories. But if sugar alcohols aren't actually absorbed by the body, then what happens? Are they really as "healthy" as they seem?
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