What is Allulose, and Why Is It Used?
Many people use allulose as a sugar substitute. Obese and diabetic people can benefit from allulose as a sugar substitute because it is low in calories and does not have much effect on blood sugar.
According to a 2019 study published in the journal International Journal for Vitamin & Nutrition Research, allulose has “the bulk and the mouth fill of table sugar with reduced caloric content,” making it an attractive sweetener. However, according to this study, scientists must do more research to verify the long-term effectiveness and safety of allulose and other sweeteners.
This article will explore the risks and benefits of adding allulose to your diet.
What is allulose?
Allulose is a type of sugar that is similar to fructose. Fructose is the sugar that occurs naturally in fruits.
Allulose is available in granulated form and resembles your regular sugar. Sucrose is the scientific name for sugar. Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener with 70% of the sweetness of sucrose.
A report by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests that allulose provides no less than 0.4 calories per gram. This amount is significantly lower than the four calories per gram of sugar. Moreover, the body absorbs allulose but does not metabolize it into glucose…
