December 2, 2021

Introducing Allulose

Alli;pse Allulose is a new lower calorie sugar in a category of new sweeteners referred to as “rare sugars.” Due to the availability of rare sugars and guidance from FDA that allows for positive labeling on the Nutrition Facts panel, manufacturers are racing to formulate new lower calorie and sugar foods. In this article for Today’s Dietitian titled, Introducing Allulose, I define this new sugar, discuss other rare sugars, review safety evaluation and detail how allulose is processed through the human body. I also delve into why the use of allulose in foods and beverages is advantageous to manufacturers including its bulking properties and FDA’s guidance on nutrition labeling. Be on the lookout for allulose on ingredient lists. We’ll be seeing a lot more of allulose and other rare sugars. Read more ...