Malitol

Question for the bakers: 
OK, I've been reading all the posts about this sugar substitute and now I want to try it.  Where do you find it?  Can you get it at a Giant's (or regular grocer store) and is it in with the other sugars?
I have not been very successful with Splenda or DiabetiSweet (which I think leaves a terrible aftertaste).
Thanks and happy holidays to everyone,
Eileen

Eileen - the Malitol comes from netrition.com - it is a flat rate of $4.95 for shipping. There are 2 brands - Steel's and Sensato, Sensato is less expensive. Oh and usually if you order it today you'll have it tomorrow!

LOVE the stuff!!

Happy Holiday's and Happy Baking!

Liz

Thanks, Liz - I will order some.
I hope you have a great holiday,
Eileen

Ditto to what Liz said.

They have three kinds...regular (as in white sugar), brown, and powdered.  I love 'em all so far!  And I'm with you on the diabetisweet - I too can taste the aftertaste, although not everyone can.

Pam,
Thanks so much for the info.  I will try all three.  I've been ordering my syrups from Netrition, so will place an order today for the malitol.
I hope you have a wonderful Holiday and get a chance to take some time to relax.
Eileen

I've been using the malitol in my baking and really like it.  Haven't cracked open the powdered yet, but I'm sure I will soon.  I don't like DiabetiSweet either---hate the aftertaste. 

Thanks, Julia.  I'm going to try all three.  The other substitutes just haven't cut it for me.
Happy holidays,
Eileen

Eileen, be a little careful on your first journey with maltitol. It can have a laxative effect and can also cause gas. So...small portions! (Trust me!)

Ditto to what Lynn said!  A few of us have found out the hard way just because it's "safe" doesn't mean we can eat a whole lot of it!  Spent a lot of time walking some gas pains off and in and out of the potty room!

This may be dumb question..but I am going to ask anyway. I usually don't bake, is this the best solution for baking. I now use splenda or equal will I be able to use them in tea after surgery?