One bag of SmartSweets sells for $2.50 to $3.99, which has consumers wondering why this candy is pricier than others. For now, it's the product's high-quality ingredients that drive prices up.

Isomalt may at first seem to be like regular cane sugar, but there are some key differences that set this ingredient apart ...

Sorbitol is a common ingredient in sugar-free gum and other low-sugar foods. Photo: Nor Gal (Shutterstock) If a pack of sugar-free gum has ever given you a nasty stomach ache, you might have your ...

Does Sugar-Free Candy and Gum Give You Gas? It Could Be Your Microbiome Changes to the gut microbiome can affect our ability to digest sorbitol – a key ingredient in sugar-free products. News .

Although consuming sugar doesn’t directly cause diabetes, consuming foods with carbs — including sugar — can make hitting your blood sugar goals more challenging. But does sugar-free candy ...

Date Sweetened Peanut Butter Cookies are a unique and healthier twist on the classic treat. These guilt-free, soft, chewy ...

Combine sugar, milk and dates in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture reaches "soft ball stage," which is between 235-245 F using a candy thermometer.