Balsamic Vinegar

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10-01-2005, 05:55 AM
G-Force

Balsamic Vinegar

i have recently established that Vinegar can lower the GI of your carb meals

but how does it do this? it seems that most of the carbs in balsamic vinegar are sugars

INGREDIENTS

sugar corn
dextrose
dehydrated corn glucose syrup
lactose
modified maize starch
stabilizer
xanthan gum
wine vinegar
concentrated grape must
colour sulphite ammonia caramel

- i havent heard of half of these ingredients but the sure as hell dont sound healthy - should i be concerned with these ingredients?
10-01-2005, 06:06 AM
spywizard

i'd be interested in how much dextrose is in it..

I love the stuff my self..
10-01-2005, 06:16 AM
G-Force

yeah it tastes damn good on my chicken rice and veggies

values per 100ml

PRO - NIL
CARBS - 26g (of which are sugars -20g)
FAT - NIL
10-01-2005, 06:57 AM
spywizard

yea.. that's not good on a cutter..

at least for me..

i can take the carbs.. but the sugars kill me..

love the taste
10-01-2005, 09:39 AM
Darkness

It doesnt really affect me but its good to know.
10-02-2005, 12:20 PM
G-Force

how about the GI lowering effect?
will this decrease the negativity of the sugars in the balsamic vinegar
thats what i would like to know?
10-02-2005, 12:44 PM
LAW

I allow myself a tablespoon a day, i know i shouldn't but I just love the flavor. Should be a splenda variety of balsamic vinegar.
10-02-2005, 12:54 PM
Giantz11

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Force

how about the GI lowering effect?
will this decrease the negativity of the sugars in the balsamic vinegar
thats what i would like to know?

Any acid will lower the GI of your meal, so perhaps some Balsamic Vinegar would be good in small amounts in a Pro/carb meal.
10-02-2005, 12:55 PM
G-Force

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giantz11

Any acid will lower the GI of your meal, so perhaps some Balsamic Vinegar would be good in small amounts in a Pro/carb meal.

so small amounts is the key then

dammit i've been pouring tonnes of the stuff on my food thinking i was doing myself a favour

better cut that out me thinks
10-02-2005, 12:58 PM
Giantz11

Calories 19 ( Kilojoules 80 )

% Daily
Value*
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 3.8 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 0 g

This is what I came up with for 1oz of Balsamic, I mean its really not that bad, I would continue to use it, just don't start drinking the stuff! :lol:
10-02-2005, 04:39 PM
LAW

I just got back from the grocery store and found 0 calorie balsamic salad dressin with no carbs, 0 fats, 0 sugars. It tasts pretty good and is made by Walden Farms sold in the refrigerator section of the vege isle.
10-02-2005, 04:41 PM
G-Force

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAW

I just got back from the grocery store and found 0 calorie balsamic salad dressin with no carbs, 0 fats, 0 sugars. It tasts pretty good and is made by Walden Farms sold in the refrigerator section of the vege isle.

wow nice one i'm gonna try and find some of this
10-02-2005, 04:44 PM
bignatt

I always use Balsamic when cutting its sooo dam good
10-02-2005, 09:20 PM
TEXAS

my vinegar has 3g of carbs for every 15ml ..!!!

dark vinegar is what I use :) ..

I use it 4 my cutting diet .