Can I eat this?

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Registered: 06-15-2004
Can I eat this?
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Sun, 04-15-2007 - 4:34pm

I bought some wheat thins Multi grain. Is that ok to eat? It has high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients. However made with wheat flour. Please tell me I can have this as a grain.

Steph

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 4:55pm

Is it wheat flour or whole wheat flour?

We would need to know that serving size, sugar count and fiber count to make a call. My guess is that they are not friendly.

Remember "whole grain" does not necessarily mean "whole wheat." Corn can be used as a whole grain and is not SBD friendly.

Let us know,

Lisa.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 4:59pm

They don't meet the required fiber count of 3g fiber per ounce serving.

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Registered: 06-15-2004
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 5:05pm

Thanks, I guess I will have to let the kids snack on them then. I just wanted something crunchy besides eating the cashews that I find very addictive. Wanted to try something else.

Thanks again!

Steph

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 5:12pm

Hi Steph,


Next time pick up some Triscuits or Triscuit thin crisps.


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Registered: 06-15-2004
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 5:15pm
O thanks Cathy I will get some of that tomorrow.
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Registered: 08-06-2004
Sun, 04-15-2007 - 10:38pm

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but i believe were also deemed legal recently despite some here prefering to shy away because of some of the ingredients.


 

 

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Mon, 04-16-2007 - 7:50am

Yes, these crackers are allowed in phase 2. Just remember to check the serving size and limit to one 30g (one ounce) serving.


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Registered: 06-18-2006
Mon, 04-16-2007 - 10:13am

And both kinds are delicious!

deb

 
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Registered: 08-06-2004
Mon, 04-16-2007 - 10:14am
One ounce is 18 crackers for these.