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Do Zero Sugar Kids Multi Gummies contain sugar?
No, Zero Sugar Kids Multi Gummies do not contain sugar. They contain xylitol
(a sugar alcohol also known as a polyol) and stevia for sweetness.
What is a sugar alcohol?
Sugar alcohols (polyols) are found naturally in fruits and vegetables, but
they can also be manufactured. Because they are structurally similar to sugar
they are able to activate sweet taste receptors on the tongue, yet they contain
fewer calories than sugar. Xylitol has a very low glycemic index of 12 compared
to table sugar (sucrose), which has a glycemic index of 65.
The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates in foods according to how they
affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a low GI value (55 or less) are
more slowly digested, absorbed, and metabolized, and cause a lower and slower
rise in blood glucose and insulin levels.
What is stevia?
Stevia is a sweetener derived from the leaves of the plant species stevia
rebaundiana which has a glycemic index value of zero.