Frequently Asked Questions
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1.) General Information
What is allulose?
Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that can be found naturally in certain fruits.
Its taste and appearance are very similar to sugar, but it contains significantly fewer calories.
Allulose is often referred to as a "rare sugar" because it is found in small quantities in nature.
What is its sweetness power?
Its sweetening effect is approximately 70% of that of conventional sugar, so a larger amount may be needed to achieve the desired sweetness.
Is allulose safe to consume?
Allulose was recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012 for food and sweetener use: all age groups can consume allulose in foods and beverages.
Following this, its commercial distribution began in 2015, and in 2019, the FDA issued further guidance on allulose labeling, which specifically addresses the display of calorie and sugar content.
FDA number: 16763703744
Is allulose an artificial or natural sweetener?
Allulose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide found in small quantities in, for example, figs, raisins, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Commercially, it is usually produced enzymatically from plant-based raw materials (e.g., fructose from corn or wheat).
Although the production is an industrial process, the molecule itself is natural, not a sugar alcohol, and not an artificial sweetener.
Therefore, allulose can be classified as a natural sweetener, in contrast to sucralose, aspartame, or other synthetic sweeteners.
How does allulose differ from sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners?
Sugar alcohols (e.g., erythritol, xylitol) are partially or completely absorbed but not fully metabolized, often causing bloating and diarrhea.
Allulose is not a sugar alcohol but a monosaccharide that the body absorbs but does not convert into glucose, so its calorie content is low and it causes fewer digestive complaints.
Artificial sweeteners (e.g., aspartame, sucralose) are synthetic compounds that are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and have no nutritional value.
Allulose, in contrast, is a naturally occurring sugar with a sweetening power of approximately 70% of sucrose and has a (albeit minimal) calorie content.
Is allulose suitable for everyone? Who can consume it?
Allulose is generally safe for most healthy adults, diabetics, overweight individuals, those on a diet, and those following low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets.
It is likely also safe for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers, but for them - as with any new food ingredient - it is recommended to consult a doctor before regular consumption.
What is the recommended daily amount? Can it be overdosed?
The FDA has not established a strict upper limit, but experts suggest that consuming 0.4 grams of allulose per kilogram of body weight per day is safe, for example, for a 70 kg adult, this is approximately 28 g/day (6 level teaspoons).
Consuming larger quantities may increase the risk of digestive complaints, but poisoning or serious health risks are not known.
In which foods is allulose found naturally?
Allulose occurs naturally in small quantities in figs, raisins, jackfruit, brown sugar, maple syrup, and some other fruits.
However, the amount in these foods is negligible, so commercially available allulose is produced from plant-based raw materials through enzymatic conversion.
How is it that allulose has so few calories?
Allulose is not recognized by the body as a carbohydrate and is not metabolized for energy, so it contains only negligible amounts of calories.
How many calories can I save if I sweeten my food and drinks with allulose?
Allulose contains at least 90% fewer calories than sugar.
While 100 grams of sugar contain 400 kcal, allulose contains only 20-40 kcal.
The amount of calories saved in foods/beverages depends on how much sugar was replaced.
Can allulose help me control my weight?
As part of a healthy diet, low-calorie foods and beverages can help control calories – this is the "calories in versus calories out" equation.
The fewer calories you consume, the fewer you need to burn during daily activity.
Just be careful not to overcompensate for the saved calories by overeating in other areas after saving calories from one meal or item!
How does allulose affect the glycemic response?
Researchers have found that allulose has no elevating effect on blood sugar levels, and can even reduce blood sugar and insulin spikes that occur with other foods.
Although a certain amount of allulose is absorbed, it is not metabolized.
Why is it worth using allulose?
Many people try to keep calorie intake in check, and one way to do this is to reduce calories from sugar by seeking out foods and beverages that contain no, low, or reduced-calorie sweeteners, such as allulose.
Furthermore, because allulose can perfectly mimic the technical functions of sugar in products such as ice cream and pastries, manufacturers use this non-nutritive sweetener when reformulating their products to reduce sugar content.
Does allulose cause cravings for other sweets?
Numerous studies have shown that consuming low-calorie sweeteners does not cause cravings for even more sweets.
Quite the opposite! The sugary taste of foods/drinks sweetened with allulose satisfies our irresistible craving for sugar.
What is allulose's tolerance record in the gut?
Researchers found that allulose was well tolerated without causing any gastrointestinal symptoms.
Are there any side effects of allulose?
If consumed in large quantities, allulose can have a laxative effect and cause digestive problems such as bloating or diarrhea.
It is recommended to introduce it into the diet gradually so that the body can get used to it.
2.) Product Information
How should allulose be stored?
Our products are packaged in three-layer, light- and aroma-proof pouches.
Therefore, when stored in a cool, dry place, they retain their quality and flavor for at least two years.
3.) Purchase and Shipping
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept most major credit and debit cards, as well as cash on delivery.
Which countries do you ship to?
Currently, only to the USA, but we would like to expand to Mexico, and if approved in Canada and the E.U., then there as well.
How long does it take for an order to arrive?
Thanks to Amazon's advanced infrastructure, orders are delivered within 1-2 business days.
4.) Discounts
What do rewards mean?
This is a personalized discount system that allows you to collect points for your purchases and other activities (e.g., registration, recommendation, sharing...), which you can then directly redeem for discounts.
How does it work?
1 point = $1
Which you can deduct from the purchase price of the Allulose Organic Sweetener in your cart using a unique code.
What are the ways to earn points?
- Registration: 2 Points
- Placing an order: 2 Points
- Amazon review: 3 points
- Referring friends: 2-2 points
- Sharing, liking on Facebook: 1 point
- Following on Instagram: 1 point
- Following on TikTok: 1 point
- Following on X: 1 point
- Birthday: 5 points
Where can I find my points?
By clicking on a pop-up "Rewards" button – after registration – you will find your points in your own account. But you can also access your rewards account from the main menu.
What does the "VIP" level mean?
The most active customers can reach VIP levels, where their higher point balances entitle them to greater discounts.
What VIP levels are there and what discounts do they come with?
"Bronze," "Silver," and "Gold."
I. Bronze: 100 points
Those who reach this level can deduct not $2 but $3 from all their purchases.
II. Silver: 250 points
Here, the discount amount further increases to $4.
III. Gold: 500 points
Our most loyal customers who reach the highest level are rewarded with a $5 discount on their purchases.
Can my points expire?
No.
5.) Returns and Refunds
How do I return a product?
Please contact us to initiate the return process.
It is important that the product is intact and in its original packaging.
How long does it take to get my money back?
We will refund the amount to the original payment method within 5-7 business days from the start of the refund process.
5.) Customer Service
How can I contact customer service?
You can reach our customer service from our Amazon account.
If they are unable to help, please write to us at allulose.store@gmail.com, or fill out the 'Contact Form' available here in the store.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Thank you!