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| FAQ HERSHEY'S Sugar Free; © Hershey Foods Corporation | |
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| ed-gracetoday | Dec 7 2004, 04:39 AM Post #1 |
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FAQ HERSHEY'S Sugar Free FAQ Have a question about HERSHEY'S Sugar Free? You'll find the answer here. For more information, visit our general information section at hersheys.com, click here. Q: Why has Hershey Foods introduced HERSHEY'S Sugar Free? A: Consumers have been asking for HERSHEY'S Sugar Free chocolate for years. After extensive research and product testing, we are thrilled to introduce the only Sugar Free chocolate candy good enough to be called HERSHEY'S or REESE'S. Consumer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people telling us that the flavor is as satisfying as genuine HERSHEY'S chocolate. Q: What makes these products "Sugar Free"? A: HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items contain a sugar replacer, lactitol, instead of sugar. They follow FDA regulations for Sugar Free products, which must contain less than 0.5g of sugar per serving. Q: How do HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products fit into a balanced and healthy lifestyle? A: Chocolate and confectionery products can be part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. We believe that moderation is the key. Q: Are HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items lower in calories and/or fat? A: HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items are somewhat lower (Approximately 19% lower on average) in calories than regular chocolate. HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items are not low-calorie or no-calorie foods. They contain about the same level of fat as regular chocolate. HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items also contain about the same level of caffeine as regular chocolate. Q: Are HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products lower in carbohydrates? A: The nutrition facts panel on HERSHEY'S Sugar Free labels will show carbohydrate content that is comparable to regular chocolate counterparts. However, HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products use lactitol as a substitute for sugar. This ingredient derived from milk sugar is absorbed and metabolized by the body in a different way than sugar. As a result, the carbohydrate exchange value of lactitol is about half that of sugar. Current Food and Drug Administration labeling regulations do not allow the labeling of carbohydrates within the nutrition panel in this way. However, we have reflected the carbohydrate exchange value in the dietary exchanges: 1 carbohydrate unit for HERSHEY'S and REESE'S Sugar Free chocolate candy compared to 2 units for regular HERSHEY'S chocolate. Q: Are HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products appropriate for people with diabetes? A: HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items contain a sugar replacer, lactitol, instead of sugar. This sugar alcohol is metabolized slowly and generally causes only a small rise in blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes, this is preferable to the sharper increase in blood sugar associated with regular chocolate products. Regular chocolate can also be included in a diabetes meal plan, as long as consumers plan carefully for its effect on blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should ask the advice of their diabetes educator or registered dietitian about the role of Sugar Free chocolate in their meal plan. For more information about HERSHEY'S Sugar Free and diabetes, click here. Q: Are HERSHEY'S and REESE'S Sugar Free products "free foods"? A: HERSHEY'S and REESE'S Sugar Free products are NOT low-calorie or no-calorie "free foods" that can be eaten in unlimited amounts. Moderation is the key. Overeating these products may not send blood sugar skyrocketing, because of their carbohydrate exchange value, but excess consumption of them may overload a daily meal plan with calories and fat and may trigger a laxative effect. Q: What is lactitol? A: Lactitol is a bulk sweetener with a sugar-like taste. Its stability, solubility and reduced calories make it suitable for a variety of low-calorie, low-fat and/or Sugar Free foods. Its mild sweet taste makes it ideal for use with low-calorie sweeteners. Lactitol is lower in calories than sugar (2.0 cal/g for lactitol vs. 4.0 cal/g for sugar). It is also effectively provides about one-half the amount of carbohydrates compared to sugar. This has been reflected in the dietary exchange values indicated on our packages. Q: Are there other products made with lactitol? A: Other confectionery products that are made with lactitol include Jelly BellyTM jelly beans, Healthy ChoiceTM desserts and ice cream, GlucernaTM snack bars, Pure ProteinTM snacks and Jolly RancherTM Sugar Free candies. Q: How does lactitol compare to other artificial sweeteners such as saccharin and aspartame? A. Lactitol is a sugar alcohol, rather than a low calorie sweetener. It not only provides sweetness, but also replaces the bulk of regular sugar. Other sugar alcohols include maltitol and sorbitol. Saccharin and aspartame are low calorie sweeteners that are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar. They are most commonly found in diet drinks. We do have a low calorie sweetener -- sucralose -- in our products. Sucralose is derived from sugar, but is 600 times sweeter and has no calories. In our products, it is used to round out the sweetness level, as lactitol is a little less sweet than sugar. Q: Does lactitol alter the chocolate taste? Is there any aftertaste? A. Our consumer research indicated that most consumers did not find that our Sugar Free products had an unpleasant aftertaste. Q Does lactitol have any digestive side effects? A. When consumed in moderation, lactitol should not cause any digestive side effects. However, some people are more sensitive and may experience some side effects at lower levels. One of the reasons that lactitol is lower in calories and carbohydrates compared to sugar is that it is digested and absorbed in a different way. Sugar is digested in the stomach by an enzyme, while lactitol is digested in the large intestine by normally occurring bacteria. In the process of digesting lactitol, some digestive side effects can occur, including flatulence, colic, and diarrhea. Severity of the side effects will vary based on the individual, and the amount of product that is eaten. These side effects are generally similar for all sugar alcohols. Due to the presence of lactitol in our products, we have included a warning statement on the package indicating that "excess consumption may cause a laxative effect." Q: Can eating too much lactitol be harmful? A: Lactitol has been approved for use in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration for many years. It is considered a safe food ingredient. Q: What is the safety record of the sugar substitutes used in HERSHEY'S Sugar Free? A: Lactitol has been approved for use in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration, and has been safely used in many different types of food products. Sucralose was approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA in 1999, and has been safely used in many different types of foods and beverages, as well as a popular dietetic tabletop sweetener (SplendaTM brand). Sucralose has been used safely for many years in Canada and many parts of Europe. Q: Will any other HERSHEY'S Sugar Free items be added to the product line? A: The initial HERSHEY'S Sugar Free line consists of four products-HERSHEY'S Chocolate, HERSHEY'S Chocolate with Almonds, HERSHEY'S Dark Chocolate, and REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups. In the future, other brands/products may be added to the line. Q: Do HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products carry any warning labels or information statements? A: Yes. Due to the presence of lactitol in our products, we have included a warning statement on the package indicated that "excess consumption may cause a laxative effect." Q: Are HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products appropriate for children? A: Children over two years of age can consume HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products in moderation. Because of their smaller body size and their more sensitive digestive systems, children may experience the laxative effects of lactitol in smaller quantities than adults, and their total consumption should be limited. Q: Can HERSHEY'S and REESE'S Sugar Free chocolates be used in baking? A: Yes. Although our products are Sugar Free, they can be used as ingredients in baking (e.g. cookies) and will behave about the same as regular chocolate candy. For recipes, visit our recipe page. Q: Where can I buy HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products? A: HERSHEY'S Sugar Free products are available wherever regular HERSHEY'S chocolate products are sold. Copyright © Hershey Foods Corporation WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment. |
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