What is glycerin? I heard it will not raise my blood sugar.
ANSWER: Glycerin is an additive that is used in a variety of foods. It shares some characteristics with sugar alcohols. Since the glycerin molecule attracts and holds water, it is added to a food product to keep the texture moist. Glycerin is included as a carbohydrate on nutritional labels; it is also counted in the sugar alcohol content if the label declares this.
Note: If you are following a meal plan prescribed by your doctor or registered dietitian to manage your blood glucose levels, please note it is important that you count the total carbohydrates and the calories you are consuming from these products.
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What is HSH, listed on some food labels?
ANSWER: HSH stands for "hydrogenated starch hydrolysates," which are produced by the partial hydrolysis (or breakdown) of corn.
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