Can these rings be eaten with diabetes or on a low-carb diet? — Amaranth Rings with Cocoa, 150 g

The product contains the sweeteners stevia (a plant glycoside) and isomalt (a sugar alcohol), but it also lists caramel syrup (molasses, 15%) — a sugar-containing ingredient, so the rings cannot be called completely sugar-free. Isomalt is absorbed more slowly than regular sugar and produces a smaller glycaemic response, but it still contains calories and carbohydrates, just in a different form. Stevia has practically no effect on blood glucose levels.

At the same time, the base of the product — rice, maize and amaranth — consists of cereal crops that contain carbohydrates. People with diabetes or on a strict low-carb diet need to look at the overall carbohydrate profile, not just the presence or absence of sugar. Exact figures for the nutritional values and glycaemic load are on the packaging.

The product is not intended to treat or prevent any disease. If you are monitoring your blood sugar or follow a special diet for medical reasons, consult a specialist before adding it to your diet.