Like everything, the gummy industry is ever changing. From cutting edge methods of production to unique new flavors and ingredients, we pride ourselves in staying ahead of the curve. Which is why we’ve just introduced our Sugar-Free Pectin gummy formula made with Allulose, your healthy yet delicious new best friend!

So, the big question, what is Allulose? It’s a low-calorie, Keto-friendly natural sweetener with the same taste and texture as table sugar. It’s found in plant foods such as brown sugar, maple syrup, wheat, jackfruit, figs and raisins and is considered a Monosaccharide, or better known as a simple sugar, which is absorbed by the body, but is not metabolized. It’s about 70% as sweet as table sugar with only 10% of the calories and no aftertaste making it a great sugar substitute for healthy weight loss. Due to it not metabolizing in the mouth Allulose doesn’t contribute to the growth of bacteria that causes cavities or enamel erosion, helping to promote good dental health. It also doesn’t raise glucose or insulin levels making it very popular amongst those who are diabetic or in ketosis. 

One of the most impressive things about Allulose is how it’s absorbed by the body. Because it is a single molecule of sugar it technically doesn’t get digested and instead rapidly absorbs into the body and is excreted intact. About 70% of the Allulose is absorbed in the small intestine and leaves the body through our urine while the other 30% leaves the body through the large intestine. This allows Allulose to be counted toward “total carbohydrates” instead of “total sugars” or “added sugars” on the nutritional facts menu according to the FDA. 

While Allulose is relatively new to the market, its popularity continues to grow. More and more industries are using it in their products and it’s allowed a much needed change to low calorie sweeteners. The health benefits as well as lack of aftertaste make it the perfect ingredient in our sugar-free pectin gummy formula. Now anyone can offer a healthy gummy alternative!

References

[1] Allulose.org

[2] Kris Sollid, RD (2021) What is Allulose? A different kind of low calorie sweetener Foodinsight.org 

[3] Francesco Franchi (2021) Effects of D-allulose on glucose tolerance and insulin response to a standard oral sucrose load National Library of Medicine DOI:10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001939