No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products can be used by diabetics managing their caloric and carbohydrate intake. Total carbohydrate for the powder mixed with 8 fl oz skim milk is 24 g or 1½ carbohydrate choices. The Dietary Exchanges for the powder mixed with 8 fl oz skim milk are: 1½ fat free milk plus ½ starch. For the Ready-To-Drink product, total carbohydrate 16 g (1 carb choice) and the Dietary Exchange is: 1–2% reduced fat milk.

The “No Sugar Added” powder product is identical to the "For The Carb Conscious" product. Because of the growing consumer interest in watching their sugar intake, we went back to the original name of the product, “No Sugar Added.”

No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ drink is a creamy, delicious drink providing balanced nutrition. Pregnant and breastfeeding women often have increased needs for protein, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Each great-tasting serving provides at least 25% of the Daily Value for these nutrients. Chocolate flavors contain only a small amount of caffeine (<10 mg/serving), similar to the level in decaffeinated coffee. No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products contain artificial sweeteners: acesulfame potassium and sucralose. Check with your obstetrician for more information.

No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ drink is a creamy, delicious drink providing balanced nutrition. For children aged 12 to 24 months, we suggest providing half the labeled serving size (½ packet powder mixed with ½ cup of milk, or ½ bottle of Ready-To-Drink). Each great-tasting energy drink contains 21 essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, which is especially important during the growing years to help build strong bones. No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products contain artificial sweeteners: acesulfame potassium and sucralose. Check with your pediatrician for more information.

For people monitoring either sugar or total carbohydrate intake, No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products provide the nutrition of a balanced breakfast, but with 0 g sugar carbohydrates added and 55% less total carbohydrates than the original CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products. Each great-tasting serving contains at least 25% of the daily value for protein and is an excellent source of 21 essential vitamins and minerals.

Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener that’s made from sugar. Like sugar, sucralose has a sweet flavor — in fact it’s much sweeter than sugar in a gram-per-gram comparison. But unlike sugar, sucralose is not recognized by the body as a carbohydrate, so it passes through your system undigested. Thus, it’s considered a no-calorie sweetener.

There are two kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble, each with different health benefits. Soluble fiber is fiber that dissolves in water. It prolongs the time it takes the stomach to empty, which may help to regulate blood sugar. It has also been associated with reduced cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber is fiber that may absorb water, but doesn’t dissolve. It passes through your system largely intact and promotes regularity. Most good sources of fiber have both soluble and insoluble fiber in them. Inulin, the fiber in No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ powder varieties, is a soluble fiber that is typically found in various vegetables and fruits, including chicory, leeks, garlic and jicama.

Nutrition experts recommend consuming between 25–35 grams of fiber a day. On average though most Americans only get 15 grams of fiber a day. That means they’re getting just over half the fiber recommended. The No Sugar Added Powder varieties of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ powder have at least three grams of fiber in each serving.

Inulin is a kind of soluble fiber found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including chicory, garlic, leeks and jicama. By itself, it has a slightly sweet flavor, but doesn’t significantly affect the flavor of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ drink. Because it’s a fiber, your body is not able to break it down into simple sugars, so it passes through your small or upper intestine undigested. Inulin serves as a valuable food source for the friendly bacteria in your lower intestine and some research indicates that it may also aid in the absorption of some nutrients.