Are these sweets suitable for people who are cutting down on sugar? — Barberry Caramel + Vitamin C, 55 g – Targad maiustused

Di&Di sweets contain no sucrose — their sweetness comes mainly from isomalt and stevia, but the recipe does include caramelised starch syrup (25%). This makes them a suitable option for people who want to keep their sweet habit without increasing their sucrose intake.

That said, it is important to understand a few things:

• Isomalt is a carbohydrate (a sugar alcohol); it is not zero-calorie or carbohydrate-free. Its glycaemic index is much lower than that of sugar, but it is still part of the recipe.
• Stevia has virtually no effect on glucose levels and provides no significant calories.
• The product is not a therapeutic food and is not intended for managing any disease. If you are cutting down on sugar for medical reasons (for example, diabetes), it is worth consulting a specialist before adding it to your diet.

For a healthy person who is simply trying to eat less sugar, these sweets are a sensible alternative to ordinary confectionery: the familiar barberry taste without sucrose in the recipe.