Allulose Sugar Alternative May Help With Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control

Allulose is a low-calorie sugar alternative with minimal effect on blood sugar.
Allulose Sugar Alternative May Help With Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
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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.

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