Is HSH (hydrogenated starch hydrolysates) keto?
In moderationCount most of it
Sometimes. A blend of sugar alcohols similar to maltitol syrup. It raises blood sugar more than most sugar alcohols.
What it is
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH), also called polyglycitol or hydrogenated glucose syrup, are made by breaking down starch and hydrogenating the result. They behave a lot like maltitol syrup.
They have more effect on blood sugar than erythritol or allulose, so count most of them.
How to count it
It affects blood sugar more than most sugar alcohols, so count most of it.
Partly absorbed. Some count as zero, others count about half.
Where you will find it
- Sugar-free candy and chocolate
- Sugar-free syrups
- Diabetic sweets
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Quick answers
Is HSH (hydrogenated starch hydrolysates) keto?
Sometimes. A blend of sugar alcohols similar to maltitol syrup. It raises blood sugar more than most sugar alcohols.
Does HSH (hydrogenated starch hydrolysates) count toward net carbs?
Count most of it. It affects blood sugar more than most sugar alcohols, so count most of it.
What is HSH (hydrogenated starch hydrolysates)?
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH), also called polyglycitol or hydrogenated glucose syrup, are made by breaking down starch and hydrogenating the result. They behave a lot like maltitol syrup.
What other names does it go by on a label?
hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate syrup, polyglycitol, polyglycitol syrup, hydrogenated glucose syrup, hsh.
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