What type of Sugar substitute does Neuchatel Chocolates use in their sugar-free chocolate, and is it safe for diabetics?
s sugar-free line of chocolates uses maltitol as a sugar substitute. Using Maltitol as a sugar substitute, our sugar free chocolates are safe for diabetics. The sweetness level of maltitol is about 90% that of sugar. Maltitol provides 3.0 calories per gram compared to approximately 4.0 calories per gram from sugar. Replacing all of the sugar in a product with maltitol powder results in a calorie reduction between 12% to 15%. Click here to order Neuchatels Sugar-Free Truffle Products.