Are these calories fully digested or do they pass undigested?

The main ingredient is erythritol, which although it is technically "absorbed" in your upper GI, your body however can not processes/burn it, and so it is excreted/expelled by your kidneys. Because it is absorbed into your body and doesn't stay in your colon, unlike some other non-calorie polyol sweeteners (like xylitol), it is very unlikely that this would any gastric disturbances (diarrhea). Sweetener of choice for most low carb / ketogenic dieters.The 2nd main ingredient is "tagatose", of which about 20% is absorbed, and the rest passes to the large intestine where it is mostly fermented (metabolized) by beneficial intestinal bacteria into short chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are absorbed. In the human liver, that 20% of absorbed tagatose, is metabolized the same way as fructose - it is converted to glucose, which can be then either stored in the form of glycogen or broken down to produce energy. Because 80% gets to your lower intestines, it may cause gastric upset (diarrhea) Not good for low carb / ketogenic dieters.The 3rd ingredient is glycerol, which is chemically considered a sugar alcohol (polyol). There is some conjecture as to what glycerol (AKA glycerin/glycerine) actually is (a carbohydrate, or a fatty acid). It is usually part of a fatty acid chain, but when it stands alone it is a carbohydrate. The FDA treats it as a carbohydrate. From what I've read (anecdotal reports) it only gets absorbed if your liver stores if glycogen stores are empty (i.e. you are fat adapted). Like tagagose, it is probably not good to ingest when on a ketogenic diet.Next ingredient is Stevia. A natural high intensity sweetener. Probably not absorbed, but amounts used are so little it shouldn't matter. This is a zero glycemic index sweetener,a very good sweetener for ketogenic dieters.

It has malt extract as one of the ingredients. Malt extract is made from barley or rye. That is not gluten free. How can you claim it to be glutenfree

Hello. We don't claim the product to be gluten free in the US as the presence of malt extract is not allowed in a gluten free product. The gluten contents in Sukrin Gold is significantly below the threshold for gluten free products (close to 1 ppm) and the product is therefore legally considered gluten free in the EU, which is where the product originates. The US packaging does not make a claim for gluten free - but if you were to purchase the product from a UK seller, it might have a gluten free claim.

How many carbs in 1 tablespoon?

Sukrin Gold has 0 g net carbs as it is erythritol, a sugar alcohol that is not digested. 1 serving is 1 tsp (5 g) and has 5 g total carbs of which 5 g are indigestible (=0 g carbs). Best, Sukrin USA

Does it has a cooling aftertaste?

It 100% does. It's a very strong cooling aftertaste if you consume it raw. When I use it in baking though it's not nearly as bad. It's noticeable, but not nearly as strong.

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L**L

Best brown sweetener to date. Good flavor.

5.01.2026

M**Y

Best sweetener I've ever tried - by far. And no nasties, additives or unnatural ingredients to bulk it out like many other sweeteners on the market. No horrid after taste either. Barely raises blood sugar, low cal etc. I found it to have 90% the same texture and taste as brown sugar which is pretty good going given it isn't brown sugar! Yes it's pricey so I definitely won't be using it in baking but I'm using as an alternative in my coffee, porridge and hot chocolate instead of brown sugar. I would say it's about 85-90% as sweet as brown sugar. Will definitely buy again.

20.05.2023

R**O

Will buy again, very satisfied.

18.11.2025

C**E

Sukrin Gold is produced by fermenting glucose from Non-GMO corn starch with a natural culture (much like the process used in the production of cheese). The resultant liquid is dried, and a little stevia is added along with malt to give the flavour, aroma and texture of brown sugar. Sukrin Gold is an all-natural, brown sugar-free sweetener with the aroma, sweetness, flavour and texture of brown sugar. It has 97% less available carbs than sugar and is made with natural, non-genetically modified ingredients. GI value of 1 Ingredients: Sukrin Granulated (Polyol-Erythritol, Tagatose, Glycerol, Malt extract (gluten free), Stevia steviol glycosides (Rebaudioside A) Overall the look and feel is pretty much indistinguishable from the real thing. Yes, it is expensive compared to other sweeteners and best to use where it really makes a difference such as sprinkled on top of porridge, fruit or yoghurt. I've also tried in baking and so far it has proved excellent

22.11.2018

T**A

This is my go to baking sugar! It helps make caramel brown and adds that brown sugar flavor to recipes that require brown sugar and molasses while keeping carbs at near zero with zero impact on blood sugar. It's a game changer. I notice zero odd after taste and it does not have a cooling effect.

8.04.2025

ASIN	B01ARKFXVS
Best Sellers Rank	#40,175 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #45 in Brown Granulated Sugar
Brand	Sukrin
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,035)
Date First Available	18 February 2016
Manufacturer	Funksjonell Mat AS
Manufacturer reference	SUKRINGOLD-500 -1-39888
Package Information	Bag
Product Dimensions	39.37 x 19.05 x 16.76 cm; 500 g
Special Feature	GMO Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Units	520.49 Milliliters
Weight	0.5 Kilograms

Sukrin Gold - Natural Brown Sugar Alternative - No Calorie Sweetener for Keto, Low Carb and Diabetic Diets - 1.1 lb Bag (1 Pack)

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