AtkinsEndulge Chocolate Candies. Delicious Low Carb, Low Sugar Snack with Rich Chocolate in Bite-Size Pieces. 5 oz per Pack (2 Packs)

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I'm giving these candies a three only because they really are delicious - almost like real M&Ms! But there's one big problem: Maybe most people don't have problems with Malitol (the sugar alcohol in this product), but I certainly did, and it was pretty bad. I stuck to one serving because I know any sugar alcohol can cause ... intestinal distress ... but a short time later, I endured several extremely hasty trips to the bathroom over the next hour, ugh! Hoping it wasn't the candies that caused the problem, I ate another pack a few days later--with, unfortunately, the same unpleasant consequence. I've never any issues with any other type of sugar alcohol, so if you have, consider either passing on these or eating only half a pack - not an option for me because the packs are already small.

These little gems taste almost exactly like M&Ms, just with less everything. They're a bit smaller, but are extremely satisfying when you want a snack you won't beat yourself up for eating. The only problem I have with this product is that unlike its chocolate covered peanut candies counterpart-which is nearly identical to the real thing as well, this item is difficult to find and atrociously priced. I can buy 4 boxes of the chocolate covered peanut ones(for the husband)for the price of 2 boxes of plain chocolate candies. It's ridiculous so I won't be purchasing them again, unless the price becomes commensurate. The shame is I don't like chocolate covered peanuts, so I will do without. Thankfully Atkins has a plethora of other great doppelganger treats available.FYI: The problem with price is not with the seller, it's all over, and it was too expensive even before prices got out of hand.So if you simply must endulge in this treat but like me, have an issue with the M&Ms company and/or want better snacking options, by all means get them, you won't be disappointed!

Tastes great, every bit as good as the melt in your mouth not in your hand type. The drawback is the sugar alcohol effect on the gastric system. Be aware this may occur and stay close to facilities if you consume any amount of these. It is not a problem in all Atkins products but occasionally the bars also full of sugar alcohol. The exception is the chocolate covered peanuts and caramel rolls. This does not seem to be a problem with the candy coated peanuts just the candy coated Endulge Chocolate Treat.

This candies do taste great, but if you do your research Maltitol (the sweetener they use) DOES affect your glycemic index - so this product is not Keto friendly. Maltitol does have less than regular table sugar, so if you are just trying to reduce sugar intake this could be OK for you.