25G of carbs??

OK, my first question is what is sugar alcohol? I bought a "low carb diet bar" at Walmart. It says 2 effective carbs on the front then in the back on the nutrition label it says 25 G of carbs total. Should I chuck this in the tra**** also has 20 G of protien and no sugar?????????? My biggest question is what in the heck is sugar alcohol????????? Kell

Sugar alcohol doesn't count toward your carb intake because it has no effect on serum blood sugar levels. However, too much of it can make you run to the bathroom. Sugar alcohol is a sweetner.

This has always confused me too. But I will say the best protein bars I have tasted are those Detour ones. I got mine at GNC but I know you can get them other places, maybe Rite Aid. I miss ya girly!! Theresa

Hi Kelley, You are still around! I hadn't seen you in so long I was beginning to wonder if you had left us! lol I don't know that I would be concerned with the carbs and stuff...I'd look at the calories. You may be better off to have a half a meat/cheese sandwich on a low carb bread. It would be half the carbs of the bar, and more satisfying. Of course if you really like/want bars go for it girl. Casey