--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Jason Spock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Would you tell us if these Artificial Sweeteners are safe. > > Fructo-OligoSaccharide. > Galacto-OligoSaccharide.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligosaccharide These aren't artificial; they're substances found in plants. They're not only safe but can be beneficial by nurturing friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract. > Sucralose http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose This is definitely artificial. There's a detailed discussion about its safety on this page. Concerns are theoretical and anecdotal, not based on experiment. > MaltoDextrin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltodextrin This is made from starch, so it isn't really artificial either. No known safety concerns, but it can aggravate celiac disease if it's made from starch from wheat or barley. It's used primarily as a thickening agent, not a sweetener, although it's mildly sweet. > Are these Vedic foods.?? Would Maharishi approve of these Sweeteners.? Almost certainly he wouldn't approve of sucralose, nor is it "Vedic," since it was developed only recently. Ayurveda generally prefers fresh, unprocessed food, so maltodextrin would probably not be on the approved list. > I am not able to get much insights on Google on these Oligo- Saccharide.
