Dogman wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:09:54 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:

Until very recently, we were fortunate to have a low-carb (and
low-gluten) shop in Danvers, Mass. I went there a few weeks ago
to stock up and was appalled to see that they were going out of
business and had already been stripped pretty bare. So, are there
ANY low-carb stores left in Massachusetts (preferably north and/or
west of Boston) or in Southern NH? Or am I back to scrounging
around? (I never liked ordering things online, but I suspect I
will have to do that. Heck, I can barely find erythritol, let
alone any other specialized substances.) Yes, I could search, but
my experience has been that shops that have been closed for even
15 years still come up in searches, so that isn't a very efficient
approach.

I don't know exactly what you mean by "specialized substances," but
you should be able to find erythritol, xylitol, etc. at Whole Foods or
Trader Joe's in Boston. Of course, Amazon.com is a great source for
items like that, too.

I THINK I have looked at Trader Joe's and KNOW I have looked at
several locations of Whole Foods. The latter did carry erythritol
for a while but seems to have abandoned it some time ago.


Frankly, I don't trust most sources of manufactured "low-carb" foods,
and prefer to cook/make my own. Yeah, it can be a hassle at times, but
at least I know exactly what I'm eating. Like Susan, I avoid "diet
stores" like the plaque.

Well, yes, that's one reason why I want erythritol. I am speaking
of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put
together my own "flour" mixture. Also, for many purposes, it is
best to use more than one type of AS when one is cooking. (I find
that is particularly true if one is dealing with sour or bitter
foods.) I really want some basic things, not baking mixes, etc., etc.

--
Jean B.