Polydextrose is a food ingredient classified as soluble fiber and is frequently used to increase the fiber content of food, replace sugar, reduce calories and reduce fat content. It is a multi-purpose food ingredient synthesized from dextrose, plus about 10 percent sorbitol and 1 percent citric acid. Its E number is E1200. The US FDA approved it in 1981. HistoryCommercial manufacture of edible polydextrose originated with a process developed by Hans H. Rennhard. Commercial UsesPolydextrose is commonly used as a replacement for sugar, starch, and fat in commercial cakes, candies, dessert mixes, gelatins, frozen desserts, puddings, and salad dressings. Polydextrose is frequently used as an ingredient in low-carb, sugar-free and diabetic cooking recipes. It's also used as a humectant, stabiliser and thickening agent.Polydextrose is a form of soluble fiber and has significant healthful prebiotic benefits. It contains only 1 kcal per gram and therefore is able to help reduce calories.Polydextrose is known in the US by the brand names Litesse, Sta-Lite, and Trimcal.

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The truth, as mentioned much later in the article, is that the cancer-producing diet is one high in sodas and desserts, and lacking in insoluble fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

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Experts now agree that it is possible for diabetics to eat desserts on a type 2 diabetic diet. According to the American Diabetes Association website "Experts agree you can eat foods with sugar (such as desserts) as long as you work them into your meal plan as you would any other carb-containing food."

Youre now eating 12 pounds of steak per day, 14 sticks of butter a week, and 47 boxes of bacon an hour. But godDAMN you look skinny! But oh, cheesecake. Ah, ice cream. You miss them so.. Your thick, creamy rich, desserts are now a thing of the past. Or are they?