In the expanding world of sugar substitutes, allulose is a relative newcomer. It may look like regular table sugar (sucrose) and even taste like it (with about 70 percent of its sweetness), but major differences exist between these two white crystals.
Like other sugar substitutes, allulose offers the benefit of a sweet, sugar-like taste without significant calorie intake. However, there are still unanswered questions about the novel sweetener.
Sugar Consumption
Excessive consumption of added sugars is a global problem.
Worldwide, levels of sugar consumption soared to the point that the World Health Organization (WHO) made “a reduced intake of free sugars throughout the lifecourse” a “strong recommendation.”...
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