Is polydextrose keto?
Keto-friendlyFiber: subtract it
Yes. A bulking fiber made from glucose and sorbitol. It has about 1 calorie per gram and counts as fiber.
What it is
Polydextrose adds body to sugar-free foods without much sweetness or many calories. It is recognized as a dietary fiber, so it is subtracted from total carbs. Large amounts can have a laxative effect.
How to count it
It is fiber, so subtract it from total carbs like any other fiber.
Mostly not digested, so they are subtracted from total carbs. A couple are debated.
Where you will find it
- Sugar-free candy and chocolate
- Low-sugar ice cream
- Protein bars
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Quick answers
Is polydextrose keto?
Yes. A bulking fiber made from glucose and sorbitol. It has about 1 calorie per gram and counts as fiber.
Does polydextrose count toward net carbs?
Fiber: subtract it. It is fiber, so subtract it from total carbs like any other fiber.
What is polydextrose?
Polydextrose adds body to sugar-free foods without much sweetness or many calories. It is recognized as a dietary fiber, so it is subtracted from total carbs. Large amounts can have a laxative effect.
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