The latest sweet stuff to score a spot on this lineup?
Allulose, whichget thisis technically a sugar.
But, is allulose really that sweet?
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And is it truly healthy?
Here, dietitians share everything you oughta know about allulose.
What is allulose, exactly?
Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar found in raisins, dried figs, molasses, and brown sugar.
(More on all that, below.)
What are the benefits of allulose?
But keto-ers aren’t the only ones who might benefit from swapping regular sugar and sweeteners for allulose.
Plus, early human research also suggests that allulose may help with blood sugar regulation.
“Allulose is low in calories because it’s not metabolized.
Dentists are also fond of the fact that allulose doesn’t generate growth of cavity-causing bacteria, says Harris-Pincus.
Are there any downsides to allulose?
Similar tosugar alcohols, the human body is unable to digest allulose.
“But this may be dependent on the individual.”
Allulose gives the impression of kinder to your GI tract, although more research is neededespecially on humans.
For perspective, oneQuest protein barhas about11g allulose per bar.
Where can you find allulose?
A good bet: Aim for 6g or less of allulose for a stomach-safe dose, says Harris-Pincus.
So, is allulose healthy?
But still, should you be swapping sugar for allulose?
The jury is still out, say the experts.
(FYI: Most current studies on allulose are either small or performed on animals.)
“No matter what, definitely consume allulose in moderation if you decide to do so.”
