Diet Food Reviews

Roddenberrys Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup Review

Because of my waffle/ pancake obsession, I have become somewhat of a syrup connoisseur. I picked up the Roddenbery's Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup at the store out of curiosity, and more so because my usual Log Cabin Sugar Free syrup was out of stock.

I can sum up the taste of the Roddenbery's Syrup in one word: Blaaaahhhhhhh! It was flavorless, thin and runny, and had an unusual metallic-like after taste. The back label of the syrup contains the statement: "Enjoy thick rich sugar free syrup based on an over 100 year tradition of quality ingredients." This claim rubbed me in all the wrong ways, mainly because it is a bold face lie for this syrup was by no means thick or rich!

Also, I don't know in what world cellulose gum, phosphoric acid, sodium hexametaphosphate, and acesulfame potassium qualify as "quality ingredients." Y'all should know that there is little else on this Earth that I detest more than false advertising and this is a perfect example. I was extremely disappointed in this product and I couldn't help feeling like I had wasted 2 perfectly good Van's Multi-Grain waffles by covering them in this quasi-syrup concoction.

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I will give the Roddenbery's peeps one very small pat on the back for one thing, as a sugar free alternative, the nutrition facts are not too bad. One 1/4 cup serving only has 30 calories, no fat or protein and 11 grams total carbohydrates all of which are sugar alcohols so there is no sugar.

I suppose if I were forced to put a positive spin on this experience, I could view it as a lesson learned: Don't spend money on a pricey product if you (a) have not heard about the quality from someone who has tried it or (b) the ingredients lists reads like some advanced biochemistry textbook!

Roddenberry's Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup was $2.49 but people please heed my advice and do not waste your money on this stuff. Instead, go for the aforementioned Log Cabin Sugar Free syrup.
* note from Tanya: I also like Aunt Jemima Butter Lite Syrup [read the review] and we previously reviewed Van's Organic Soy Flax Waffles here.

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