wle1 - some of the ingredients of that concentrate are not too good, as they are 1) bad for the gut and 2) inflammatory. Will highlight in red for bad and blue for inflammatory (note, that the 'bad' can also be inflammatory, as with the maltodextrine):

maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavours, guar gum, soy lecithin, carboxymethycellulose, acesulfame-potassium, sucralose, sunflower oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, mono and di-glycerides, dipotassium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, soy lecithin, tocopherols. Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Carboxymethycellulose: http://www.food-info.net/uk/e/e466.htm
Side effects: "Carboxymethyl cellulose is very soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine. Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhoea."

acesulfame potassium - new name for...Aspartame
The new sweetener, acesulfame potassium or "acesulfame K" for short, will compete ... Over 92 adverse reactions and side effects have been attributed to ...
tuberose.com/Aspartame.html -

dipotassium phosphate: http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/phosphates-phosphorus
(bone metabolism): Early research shows that high amounts of phosphorus may have negative effects on bone density. This is because phosphorus decreases bone formation and increases bone resorption.
Grade: C

tricalcium phosphate:
http://www.health.com/health/library/mdp/0,,d03803a1,00.html "What are the possible side effects of calcium phosphate? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

•nausea or vomiting;
•decreased appetite;
•constipation;
•dry mouth or increased thirst; or
•increased urination.

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Sunflower oil and corn syrup - have just been given a leaflet from one of my medical team advising *not to use sunflower oil (nor maise oil) as pro-inflammatory. Corn syrup is much in the 'good health' news as a product to be very wary of (not to take).

As for maltodextrine: is a known for upsetting the gut - has a very bad effect on me (as does MSG, monosodium glutamate...horrible). "It is manufactured by breaking down of starches present in rice, corn and starchy vegetables."
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/maltodextrin-side-effects.html
It has been reported that some people with celiac diseases and allergies to corn, potatoes or wheat have suffered from health problems due to maltodextrin. The other maltodextrin side effects include:
•Allergy to maltodextrin may produce effects similar to wheat, corn or potato allergy like hives, itching, rashes, asthma or allergic rhinitis
•Bloating
•Flatulence

It is all too depressing.

Would it be possible for you to make up your own product without the 'additives' in it? Appreciate prob difficult.

Hope this has helped, apart from being frustrating and depressing that is! It is so darn tedious, but with the gut problems and AS one just has to get used to checking out every single additive for side effects, we are soooo horribly gut reactive to soooo many foods and additives - and this apart from taking into account starches! Appreciate how wretched this can make one feel - yes, and angry. But a fact of coping, managing the gut and AS monster.

Best to you - take care.

MollyC1i - Riding OutAS