There are plenty of sugar free dark chocolate options out there. This is great for diabetics, but is only slightly helpful to those looking to reduce calories. The main issue seems to be which sugar substitute to use.
Plenty of Options
Many manufacturers produce sugar free products. These are generally well received, and do not have the "after taste" issues that sugar free drinks have. Here are a few sugar free options.
Sugar Free Is Not Low Calorie
Sugar Free chocolate is lower calorie than non-sugar free, but it still is not low calorie. The calories in dark chocolate come from two sources: the sugar, and the cocoa butter. Sugar free will have somewhat reduced calories from sugar, but will retain all of the calories from cocoa butter. Bottom line: you still need to have sensible sized portions, even if it's sugar free.
Which Sugar Substitute?
Many of the sugar free chocolate products use maltitol as the sugar substitute. This product is reportedly safe for diabetics, and is very low on carbs. Some people have reported laxative, gas, and/or bloating effects from products containing maltitol. Many manufacturers report that the amount of maltitol they use is too little to cause these effects. The US generally recommends a warning about laxative effects at 100g per day or more.
Erythritol appears to be the leading favorite alternative to maltitol. It appears to have better "sugar free" properties, and does not cause the laxative, gas, or bloating effects. However, not as many products currently use erythritol as use maltitol.
What To Do?
As with regular dark chocolate, moderate daily portions are still the best option. Try a small amount of a few sugar free chocolate products. If any contain maltitol, determine if they cause you any of the undesired side effects. If so, look for erythritol products.
Marich Sugar Free Mocha Almonds
Roasted almonds covered in ground espress coffee and sugar free dark chocolate, dusted with black cocoa powder
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Sugar Free Dark
Chocolate
Almond Bark
Made with a thin layer of premium sugar-free dark chocolate and freshly salted almonds.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Dark Chocolate
Covered Almonds
Delicious dark chocolate covering crunchy almonds.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups
Smooth peanut butter covered with a delicious rich sugar free dark chocolate.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Dark Chocolate
Covered Raisins
Delicious, hard to resist, dark chocolate covered raisins.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Hot Weather: Recommends or requires expedited shipping and hot weather packaging. Ships only Monday through Wednesday.
Valor Sugar Free Dark Chocolate with Coffee
With 70% dark chocolate from Ghana, Equador and Brazil, and the very finest of coffee beans. Sweetened with Maltitol.
3.5 oz bars, 17
bar pack, $79.46
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Valor Sugar Free Dark Chocolate with Almonds
100% sugar free dark chocolate, made from top quality cacao from Ghana, Panama and Ecuador, combined with whole almonds.
Shipping: Ships to US and Canada.
Dove Dark Chocolate Sugar Free Raspberry Creme
Enjoy the rich, silky smooth taste of Dove Sugar Free dark chocolate with a double chocolate raspberry center.
3.4
oz bags, 6 bag pack, $34.99
Shipping: Ships to many international locations.
Dove Dark Chocolate Sugar Free Mint Creme
Rich sugar free Dove Dark Chocolates with the subtlety of a refreshing mint center!
3.4
oz bags, 6 bag pack, $15.99
Shipping: Ships to many international locations.
Dove Dark Chocolate Sugar Free Chocolate Creme
Finally, great-tasting sugar free chocolates meet pure decadence! Dove Sugar Free delivers the total chocolate experience without compromising taste. Enjoy the rich, silky smooth taste of Dove sugar free with a double chocolate center.
3.4
oz bags, 6 bag pack, $34.99
Shipping: Ships to many international locations.
Dark Pecan Caramel Pattie
A unique combination of chewy soft caramel and crunchy pecans enrobed in a deep dark chocolate!
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
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