Funky Fat Choc Dark (Single)

Not all carbohydrates are the same. Fibre and some natural sweeteners are not digestible by the body, and shouldn’t affect your blood sugar. Unlike in the US, packaged food in Europe have already had fibre deducted from the total carb count. However, most natural sweeteners like Polyols are not. So, when we refer to net carbs, it’s [total carbs – polyols = net carbs]. These are the carbohydrates that will be digested by your body and that may affect your blood sugar.

Polyols, or sugar alcohols, are an organic substance derived from certain fruits and vegetables. Our bodies are unable to process polyols in full, therefore, not all the carbs they contain are digestible. Erythritol is considered the best polyol, with genuinely almost zero digestible carbs. This means we can use it as a sweetener without having it interfere with our blood sugar levels or cause sudden changes in glycemic levels.

MCT stands for medium-chain triglyceride, and it refers to medium-length chains of fatty acids. Unlike long chains, MCTs go straight to the liver and are absorbed faster, taking minimal effort from the liver to convert MCTs into energy. They also provide a whole list of health benefits like instant energy release, mental clarity, reducing cravings, improving gut health, fighting infections and helping improve your digestion (just to name a few!)