Need a great gift idea for that friend or relative who follows a low carb lifestyle? Want to give them a unique gift that is not available in retail stores?

The Low Carb Cooking/Baking Gift Box is 10.5" x 10.5" x 5.5".

(1) Big Train Low Carb Brownie Mix, Chocolate Chip, 11 oz.
(1) Bob's Red Mill Low Carb Bread Mix, 1 lb.
(1) Dixie Diner Carb Counters Hot Cereal, Apple Cinnamon, 5 pack
(1) Dixie Diner Carb Counters Instant Pudding Mix, Chocolate, 1 pack
(1) Dixie Diner Carb Counters Muffin Mix, Blueberry Cream, 5.8 oz.
(1) Dreamfields Low-Digestible Pasta, Penne Rigate, 13.25 oz.
(1) La Nouba Low Carb Marshmallows, 75g
(1) LowCarbolicious Low Carb Pizza Kit, 1 kit
(1) Maple Grove Farms Vermont Sugar-free Maple Syrup, 12 fl oz
(1) New Hope Mills Sugar Free Pancake and Waffle Mix, 9 oz

* No substitutions allowed although we reserve the right to make a substitution of equal or greater value should any product be out of stock.

Low in calories: Erythritol has a very low caloric content; its value is 0.2 calories per gram for food labeling purposes in the United States and 0 (zero) calories per gram for food labeling purposes in Japan. This very low calorie value is due to erythritol’s unique absorption and elimination process which does not require the metabolism of erythritol. Thus, erythritol is uniquely qualified as a very low calorie bulk sweetener for formulating “light” and “reduced calorie” products which require a 25% or more calorie reduction from the standard formulation.

High digestive tolerance: Erythritol is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine due to its small molecular size and structure. Several clinical studies conducted in Europe and Japan have shown that more than 90% of ingested erythritol is absorbed and excreted unchanged in urine within a 24-hour period. This digestive pathway allows less than 5% of ingested erythritol to reach the large intestine and be fermented into volatile fatty acids or metabolized into carbon dioxide. As a result, foods containing substantial amounts of erythritol are very unlikely to cause gaseous and laxation side effects. A recent clinical study concluded daily consumption of 1 gram per kilogram body weight is well tolerated by adults as compared to sucrose containing foods.

Safe for people with diabetes: Single dose and 14-day clinical studies demonstrate erythritol does not affect blood serum glucose or insulin levels. Clinical studies conducted in people with diabetes conclude that erythritol may be safely used to replace sucrose in foods formulated specifically for people with diabetes. Of course, those with diabetes should consider the impact on their diet of other ingredients used in foods sweetened with erythritol.

Adjustments: Water or liquids may need slight adjustments. Increase yeast or leavening up to double the original recipe. Drop baking temperature by 25 degrees F and slightly increase cooking time.

In most recipes, Carbalose behaves like wheat flour, because unlike similar products, it is made mostly from wheat, yet it lacks most non-fiber carbohydrates. There are products that claim to be “Low-Carb flour”, but they just don’t function as well. They are generally made from soy or other non-wheat components, and are not only difficult to work with, but also taste poorly. Carbalose is as close to real flour as you can get without being real flour.

Recommended Uses:

• Bakery products, pasta and nutritional food products to boost fiber content
• Snack foods and batter products to enhance crispness
• Breakfast cereals to increase bowl life and maintain crispness
• Nutritional products targeting controlled glucose release

Storage: Resistant Wheat Starch should be stored in a cool, dry, and sanitary area to achieve maximum stability. Shelf life is one year from the date of manufacture when stored under these conditions.

Add the sweetener of your choice and recreate the rich mouth-feel of sugar-sweetened beverages--stretch small amounts of fruit and/or dairy into big satisfying shakes. Or add it to your favorite protein shake to add satisfying creaminess -- and fiber.

Yes, this thickener, made from natural vegetable gums, is also a fiber supplement! However, please be assured that, first and foremost, it was designed to be a cooking aid.

It takes only a small stretch of the culinary imagination to see how ThickenThin not/Sugar can help in most "wet" recipes that call for a significant amount of sugar. Not only does it help replace the syrupy thickening of sugar, it also contributes to "mouth-feel" much like sugar does. While we can't say that it will improve everything, so far it has helped every recipe we've tried, except those where the reason for the sugar was to provide browning (caramel syrups, etc.). We especially like using it for fruit spreads (they taste and feel like jam or preserves, but aren't actually preserved without the sugar), cranberry sauce, and for helping marinades cling.

ThickenThin not/Starch thickener is easy to use, dissolves directly in hot or cold liquids, and doesn't get lumpy on cooling, even with very thick liquids. In other words, it works for dishes that are served cold, or you can even easily reheat gravy or thick sauces without loss of quality. On the other hand, the fact that it doesn't actually solidify means that it isn't as good as cornstarch for pudding pies or other dishes where you need it to set up firm (see our Wise CHOice Cook-it-up Pudding Mix for the answer to this texture challenge).

Carbquik will work in almost any recipe calling for traditional bake mix. It can be used in pancakes, biscuits, waffles, pizzas, and just about any other baked product. You can even fry with it (don't try that with other low-carb bake mixes).

Most low-carb bake mixes are made from soy, giving them gritty textures and soy aftertastes. Since Carbquik is made from wheat, products made with it taste just like products made using flour or other bake mixes. It's even lower in sodium and calories than the leading full-carb mix! Not only that, but most Carbquik recipes have 3 net carbs or less per serving!

Carbquik is a complete, Low-Carb baking mix made with Carbalose that is similar to Bisquick. Since Carbquik is made from Carbalose instead of regular flour, it contains 90% less Net Carbs than Bisquick! Carbquik can be used in many recipes, such as biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles, pizza crust, and dumplings, as well as many cake and sweet dough recipes.