Wise CHOice original Frozen Dessert Mix

Several years back, a lowcarber wrote to a well-known ice cream manufacturer and asked them to make a lowcarb ice cream. The manufacturer politely replied, explaining that it wasn't possible. But a certain serious cook had already come very close in her kitchen, and figured that the real problem was that there just wasn't enough business for ready-made ice cream. She set about turning her idea into a dry mix that could be shipped inexpensively to wherever it was needed. And so began the development of what was to become Wise CHOice Frozen Dessert Mix.

By the time it was finished we had:

• developed a dry dessert mix that works with every ice cream flavor tested, and can also be used to make sorbet, sherbet, and Italian ices;
• found a way to make these frozen desserts not only essentially carb-free (if you subtract fiber) but also dairy-free, fat-free, soy-free, grain-free, sugar-alcohol-free, glycerine-free, and low-calorie (most recipes have less than 30 calories per serving) -- and that still taste good;
• designed the mix so it doesn't need any special equipment -- in other words, no ice cream machine, just a mixer (hand-held is fine) and any kind of freezer container;
• designed it to intensify sweetness, so that it takes only the equivalent of five (5!) teaspoons of sugar to sweeten an entire quart;
• decided to leave out the sweetener so the user could choose his/her own; tested it with all available sweeteners including aspartame(Equal), sucralose (Splenda -- this sweetener needs the equivalent of 7 1/2 teaspoons of sugar), acesulfame K (Sweet One), cyclamates (Canadian Sugar Twin and Sucaryl), and saccharin (U.S. Sugar Twin);
• for people who avoid artificial sweeteners,also tested it with sugar (it adds 2.5g carb and 10 calories) and glycerin (sweeten to taste);
• designed it to intensify flavors so that it takes only 1/2-1 teaspoon of most extracts, 1-2 Tablespoons of liqueurs, or 2-3 teaspoons of cocoa to flavor an entire quart;
• decided to leave out flavoring agents to make it acceptable to the maximum number of special diets, and to allow the user's creativity to be the star;
• developed and tested numerous flavors in kitchens around the world, using such "found" flavoriings as extracts, cocoa, coffees, herb teas, liqueurs, fruit juices and purees, as well as extracts and flavor syrups;
• made the mix from ingredients that are thoroughly-researched and tested, and which appear to be good for almost everyone -- each serving of dessert provides 4g soluble per fiber -- more fiber, and more-beneficial fiber, than a dose of Metamucel;
• made the mix lightweight so it is as inexpensive as possible to ship;
• developed suitable packaging which is lightweight and strong enough to ship without breakage, and which is also environmentally-acceptable;

105-0001 Expert Foods Wise CHOice Frozen Dessert Mix 2 oz Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/8 Pkg (7g) Servings Per Container: 8 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 24         Calories From Fat 0      Total Fat 0  g 0%    Cholesterol 0  mg 0%    Sodium 50  mg 2%    Total Carbohydrates 4  g 1%       Dietary Fiber 4  g 16%    Show Net Carbs Net Carbs Minus Fiber 0  g Protein 2  g   Calcium   5%    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Vegetable gum blend (acacia, guar, carob, xanthan), pasteurized egg whites   If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Expert Foods at 1-888-621-9059

Expert Foods' Wise CHOice mixes are low carbohydrate, fat-free, sugar-free, starch-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and grain-free. They have been used without problem by lowcarbers, diabetics, and those suffering from lactose intolerance and multiple food sensitivities. Even more unusual, our mixes, as packaged, are practically calorie-free, and also sweetener-free and flavor-free.

Yes! Our dessert products are unflavored, unsweetened mixes that you can make with the ingredients of your choice. We provide the underlying textures while you provide the creativity, making each dessert uniquely yours -- or you can use our recipes. Even if you don't have to worry about food intolerances, you still benefit by avoiding all the additiives and preservatives used by the food industry to maintain a semblance of real flavor.

Wise CHOice dessert mixes are made of proprietary blends of natural vegetable gums and pasteurized egg whites. All contain fiber, the soluble fiber that is so hard to get, and many are actually good sources of fiber. They contain no glycerine or other sugar alcohols, modified starches, or anything artificial. You add the sweeteners and flavorings that are right for you -- and you can be sure of exactly what's in your dessert.

Our nutrition information is presented in accordance with U.S. nutrition label regulations, with no "razzle dazzle" or sleight of hand. Fiber is reported per FDA rules and not presubtracted from Total Carb.value. Soluble fiber is counted at 4 calories per gram, per FDA regulations, even though humans absorb little or no energy values.

One word of warning. Although fiber is almost universally recommended for health, there are some medical conditions in which it is contraindicated. If there is any doubt about whether extra dietary fiber is right for you, please check with your doctor or nutritionist.