Jelly Belly Sugar Free - 8.25 oz Bag - Official, Genuine, Straight from the Source

My husband and I are diabetic. We both like jelly beans but not the sugar content. We decided to try Jelly Belly Sugar-Free ones. Great choice! They were delicious! Hard to tell that they weren’t the regular sugar ones.

THESE ARE SO GOOD BUT BEWARE OF THE STOMACH CRAMPING THEY CAN CAUSE IF YOU EAT MORE THAN A VERY SMALL HANDFUL. I DID NOT AND WAS HAVING CRAMPS AND IT WASN'T A GOOD FEELING! HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN EAT THE AMOUNT AS IT STATES ON THE PACKAGE, IT IS ABOUT 4 SERVINGS IN A BAG, THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS. THE NEXT TIME I PURCHASED THESE I DECIDED TO MIX THEM IN WITH A LARGE BATCH OF AIR POPPED POP CORN AND A FEW OTHER ADD INS LIKE PRETZELS AND WHAT NOT. THIS WAY YOU ARE NOT CHOWING DOWN ON AN ENTIRE BAG, AS THAT IS EASY TO DO AS THEY ARE TINY LITTLE CANDIES YOU CAN CONSUME THEM WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING THEY ARE GONE AS IT'S ONLY A FAIRLY SMALL BAG TO BEGIN WITH!

They could use a tad more flavor, but they are still pretty good. They are jelly beans. So, if your favorite candy was jelly belly jelly beans, you will like this healthier substitute.

Pros:Sugar free, small beans and looks tastyCons:Brittle so it falls apart in the bag, tastes like cardboard and I had no idea it was made with Maltitol and causes;Gastrointestinal Issues: Bloating, gas, and diarrhea are the most frequently reported side effects. This is due to maltitol being a sugar alcohol that can be poorly absorbed in the intestines.Laxative Effect: High doses may lead to a laxative effect, especially in individuals sensitive to sugar alcohols.Blood Sugar Impact: While maltitol has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar, it can still affect blood sugar levels, so individuals (myself) with diabetes should monitor their intake.Moderation: It is advisable to consume maltitol in moderation to minimize side effects.Individuals with digestive issues (I had about 1 1/2 feet of intestines removed) or diabetes should consult a healthcare professional before incorporating maltitol into their diet.

Love these and even more that they’re sugar free. But this package is STALE, and a little flavorless. What a disappointment.

I bought these years ago at a local chocolate shop and the taste is so close to the real stuff that you can easily get carried away. However, they may cause embarrassing intestinal distress which happened to a man on my job for whom I bought a small bag. He said he had found out that he was diabetic and I thought it would be a nice gesture to get some for him, since he could not have chocolates like the ones I got for another person there. I assumed he had been given necessary dietary information and there was also in fine print on the bag, "may cause laxative effect". Unfortunately, I guess they were so good he did not see the warning. I did apologize and since then, I always ask a person's knowledge of an item. So, be forewarned and limit your intake.

It was the same great taste as the regular Jelly Belly with their fun variety and at a quarter the calories. First tried it at the pharmacy, but the prices there were ridiculous even on sale. Getting them here was a deal. Just be careful if this is your first time with sugar free, because yes it's addictive but as with anything that is sugar free it can have the reported laxative effect. But as long as you keep that in mine and know how many you can have they make a swell sometimes treat.

They are OK. A little too waxy IMO and not nearly as flavorful as regular ones, but will do in a pinch is you are looking for sugarless alternatives