Allulose

Allulose is a rare sugar found naturally in figs and raisins that has roughly 70 percent the sweetness of sucrose but only 0.4 calories per gram. It tastes and bakes like real sugar, making it a favorite in newer keto and low-carb protein bars.

Why It Matters

Allulose stands out from polyols because it actually tastes like sugar (no aftertaste, no cooling mouthfeel) and behaves like sugar in baking, browning, and crystallization. It is absorbed by the body but excreted unchanged, so it contributes effectively zero calories and does not raise blood glucose.

The FDA allows allulose to be excluded from total and added sugar counts on Nutrition Facts panels, which is why some bars show very low sugar despite tasting clearly sweet. Read the ingredient deck carefully.

How to Spot It on a Label

Look for allulose in the ingredient deck and check the small print where labels often note allulose is excluded from total and added sugars. Net Carbs calculations on the front of the package usually subtract allulose grams.

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