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Is brown rice syrup keto?

Not keto-friendlyCounts in full

No. A syrup made from rice starch, mostly maltose and glucose. It is a sugar.

What it is

Brown rice syrup is made by breaking down rice starch with enzymes. It is popular in natural bars and granola as an alternative to corn syrup, but it is mostly maltose and glucose, which raise blood sugar quickly.

It is the glue in many crunchy bars, so it is often listed second or third.

How to count it

Count every gram toward your net carbs.

Sugar under another name. Count every gram.

Where you will find it

  • Granola and snack bars
  • Natural cereals and puffed snacks
  • Plant-based treats

Also listed as

rice syruprice malt syruprice maltorganic brown rice syruprice syrup solids
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Quick answers

Is brown rice syrup keto?

No. A syrup made from rice starch, mostly maltose and glucose. It is a sugar.

Does brown rice syrup count toward net carbs?

Counts in full. Count every gram toward your net carbs.

What is brown rice syrup?

Brown rice syrup is made by breaking down rice starch with enzymes. It is popular in natural bars and granola as an alternative to corn syrup, but it is mostly maltose and glucose, which raise blood sugar quickly.

What other names does it go by on a label?

rice syrup, rice malt syrup, rice malt, organic brown rice syrup, rice syrup solids.

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