Why are glycerol and Fructooligosaccharide not considered to be a carbohydrate on a product label?
The reason glycerol and Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a dietary fiber, are not considered to be a carbohydrate on a product label is that your body lacks the ability to break them down and derive any energy from them. FOS is a fiber, and glycerol (same as glycerine) is a molecule that is too complex for the body to digest. However, due to the broad definitions the FDA has regarding calories and caloric intake, it is required to add them into the caloric total (even though you do not derive any significant calories or energy from them). Thus, we have that disclaimer to let you know that they are added into the bar, for your information.
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