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Why is allulose so popular?

Time : 2020-04-02

What is Allulose?


Also known by the name D-Psicose, allulose is a very low-energy sugar that naturally exists (in small amounts) in various plant foods, most notably corn.

It is also commonly referred to as a “rare sugar.”

Scientists first discovered how to produce allulose in 1994, and it went on commercial sale for the first time in 2015

In contrast to sweeteners such as stevia that can have a bitter aftertaste, allulose tastes just like sugar.


Nutrition Properties

Allulose is a monosaccharide, which is the simplest form of sugar.

However, there is a big difference between allulose and other forms of monosaccharides such as fructose and glucose

it contains about 10% of the calories that regular table sugar does


Key Point:  Allulose is a very low-calorie sweetener that tastes just like sugar and has 70% of the sweetness.


What Is Allulose Made Of?

The main ingredient used to make allulose is corn.

First of all, an extraction process isolates the fructose in corn.

After this, the fructose is treated with an enzyme which converts it into allulose.


Key Point: The production of allulose revolves around the enzymatic conversion of fructose.


What Benefits Does It Have?

Allulose has a neutral/positive effect on our dental health.

Additionally, as part of a healthy lifestyle, it may contribute to better glucose control, insulin sensitivity, and improved body composition


So far, we have established that allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that has several positive health effects.

Is Allulose safe?


In the United States, allulose has ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS) status, means that the existing literature on the product satisfies the safety requirements of the FDA

Although allulose is also available in other countries (such as Japan, Korea, and Mexico,) it does not currently have approval for sale in the EU.

How To Use Allulose

Allulose is a common ingredient in sugar-free baking, and it acts as a straight sugar replacement in recipes.

Furthermore, it is possible to use allulose to sweeten a wide range of foods and drinks such as tea, coffee, desserts, sauces, and more.

In other words, use allulose like you would use regular sugar.


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