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More and more people are trying to take better care of their health, and the big question is: how can we cut down on sugar without giving up on taste? That’s why natural sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit have become popular. But there’s another option that’s quickly gaining attention: allulose—a low-calorie sugar alternative that tastes surprisingly close to real sugar.

What Is Allulose?

• A rare sugar that occurs naturally in small amounts in fruits like figs and raisins

• Almost zero calorie – only 0.4 calories per gram 1) (regular sugar has 4 calories per gram)

• Natural supply is tiny, so allulose can be produced on a larger scale, and Nexweet® Allulose is made from non-GMO sugarcane.

✅ So, is Allulose Safe?

• Allulose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2)

• Not counted as sugar: excepted from added sugars and total sugars on the nutrition label 1)

• Low glycemic impact: does not raise blood glucose or insulin 3)

• Well tolerated: only mild bloating or gas if you consume too much

What Does It Taste Like?

• Very similar to sugar, with about 70% of sugar’s sweetness

• Unlike high-intensity sweeteners(HIS) such as stevia, no bitter or chemical aftertaste

How Can You Use it?

• Great low-calorie sweetener for everything like baked goods, beverages, dairy, and snacks.

• At home, you can use it just like sugar: stir into yogurt or cereal, add to coffee or tea, home baking

Benefits of Allulose

• Very low in calories: absorbed but not used by the body, so almost no calories

• Keto- and diabetes-friendly

• Better for teeth: doesn’t feed cavity-causing bacteria or damage enamel 4)

How Allulose Works with Other Sugar Substitutes

• Allulose blended with HIS to balance taste and remove aftertastes

• FDA-approved sweeteners: stevia, monk fruit, sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K, saccharin, neotame, advantame

The Allulose Takeaway

Allulose gives you the sweetness of sugar without the extra calories or blood sugar spikes. Next time you grab a soft drink, snack bar, or ice cream, check the label—if you see allulose, you know it’s a smarter choice. With over 300 products worldwide made with Nexweet® Allulose, you’ll start noticing it in more of your favorite treats.

1) FDA Guidance for Industry (2020) : https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-declaration-allulose-and-calories-allulose-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels

2) GRAS Notice #693 (2017): https://www.fda.gov/media/106159/download

3) Study on the postprandial blood glucose suppression effect of D-Psicose in borderline diabetes and the safety of long-term ingestion by normal human subjects (2010)

4) Toothfriendly Inter national, 2015, Attin, T. Confirmation of Toothfriendly Quality, D-Allulose (D-Psicose). Zürich, 2016