Sugar Free Cheesecakes and Sugar Alcohols

Cheesecake is a deliciously decadent dessert, but that decadence does come at a price. One of the main ingredients in traditional cheesecakes is sugar. If you are watching your weight or are a diabetic, you may think cheesecake is off-limits for you. Think again.




Polyols (sugar alcohols) are a group of low-digestible carbohydrates derived from the hydrogenation of their sugar or syrup source (e.g., lactitol from lactose). These unique sweeteners taste like sugar but have special advantages. Polyols serve as sugar replacers in a number of products so that they can be used in sugar free diets.



They also offer some important overall health benefits. They do not promote tooth decay; they are low in calories and have a low glycemic index (GI). A low glycemic index is advantageous in maintaining or reducing weight and because they do not cause sudden increases in blood sugar levels work well for a diabetic diet.



You don’t have to deprive yourself of the things that you love if there is an alternative for you to choose. Sugar free cheesecakes allow you to get your cheesecake fix without any added sugar. Most sugar free cheesecakes are made with Maltitol (a sugar alcohol) or Splenda making that decadent dessert both lower in carbohydrates and lower in calorie.


It’s hard to resist temptation when you have a craving for something as delicious as cheesecake. Opting for a healthier version of a not-so-healthy food like cheesecake helps you feel satisfied without feeling guilty. When you don’t feel deprived, it’s easier to keep up a modified diet.

Life is too short to deny yourself forever. When eaten in moderation, sugar fee cheesecakes are the best of both worlds.

You can find sugar free cheesecakes in a variety of flavors. Beside traditional New York style, there is blueberry, strawberry, chocolate, amaretto, key lime blackberry and pumpkin just to name a few. So if you know someone that’s on a diet or diabetic and could use a little cheering up, a Sugar Free Cheesecake is the way to go. They’ll love it and you for sending it. It’s a win win for all!