Allulose

I have tried many other Allulose sweeteners. I use it for baking when the recipe calls for powdered sweetener. Of all the Allulose brands I’ve tried, this is my favorite. It is a consistent powder consistency, has no clumps unlike other brands, and has predictable sweetness of Allulose. It is also the most affordable per ounce. A few things to note about pure Allulose: -It has almost no bitter aftertaste like other alternative sweeteners (ie. stevia and erythritol) -it closely mimics the mouthfeel, bulk, and caramelization properties of real sugar, although I find it does burn quicker than real sugar -it is only about 70% as sweet as table sugar, so you may need to use more to achieve desired sweetness (1 cup of table sugar to 1 1/3 cup of Allulose) -has a glycemic index of 0 and has about 90% less calories than table sugar

Glad to get this big size. I use a lot of allulose: coffee, cereal, baking, on fruit and yogurt. My blood sugar has been lower now that I'm using this. Also, no stomach upset. I will say it acts differently in baking. You have to bake at a lower temperature. For example 300-325 vs 350 or things will burn. And you may need to use it with other sweeteners like regular sugar, erythritol(some studies say it may lead to blood clots or heart issues) or xylitol(only if you don't have dogs, xylitol is fatal to dogs).Otherwise your baked goods will not be crispy. They'll be soft. I made sugar free maple and chocolate syrup with it. Allulose is not a sugar alcohol and has been found to be safe. I haven't had any stomach or intestinal issues with it. No aftertaste.

For Type 2 diabetic patients this might be a game changer for HbA1c maintenance. More expensive than what is currently on the market but the medical benefits on glycemic index and lack of aftertaste is worth trying this sugar substitute.

First of all this review isn't exactly about Micro Ingredients Allulose, as much as just about things I had heard and have found out about allulose itself. I think this product is as good or better than most of the Allulose products you will find out there. First of all, the claim that it tastes just like sugar doesn't hold true for me or my family. It doesn't have the aftertaste that a lot of sugar alternatives do but it also doesn't have the same sweetness and effect on the tongue that regular sugar does. I might be able to get used to it over time but it is certainly not something you can just replace sugar with and have the same taste and sensations and not know the difference. I also found out through research that almost all allulose products are corn derived sugar then treated with enzymes. This can be problematic if you have someone who has allergies or sensitivities to corn. I couldn't find anything definitively as to whether Micro Ingredients version is made from corn but they don't have the no corn logo that they have on some products on this product, and the list of "Free of" also does not list corn. This would lead me to believe this Micro Ingredient Allulose is a corn derivative. I also read claims that it is 70% as sweet as regular sugar and you just need to add a third more to whatever you're making to make it as sweet as sugar. Trying this, I still didn't find it as sweet as sugar but we also found out that we can't even use as much as we would of sugar for our family or it causes digestive discomfort and in some cases diarrhea. It is also more of the consistency of powdered sugar then of granulated sugar, so it's a little harder to get a one-on-one measurement when comparing it to granulated sugar. It might actually be a pretty close replacement to powdered sugar if you want to try it in any recipes calling for powdered sugar. Some of the sugar alternatives we have tried don't dissolve well in liquids but we tried this in lemonade and in herbal teas and since it's kind of a powdered sugar consistency it dissolved almost instantly. Overall it is probably one of the better sugar substitutes I have found, probably because it is just sugar derived from corn and then treated with an enzyme that takes the element out that's spikes blood sugar, and it doesn't leave an odd after taste in your mouth like a lot of sugar substitutes do. But saying that it's "just like regular sugar" is a bit of a stretch.

This is great for your gut health and insulin levels. It tastes exactly like sugar. Just use twice as much as you normally would sugar and you won't tell the difference. I use it on cinnamon raisin toast with butter and Ceylon cinnamon. I scoop it onto grapefruit. I sweeten things like cookies and donuts if I feel like baking them. But there's the rub, you have to work to enjoy the sweetness. That way, you won't get addicted! So, don't wait until everybody climbs onto the gravy train. Take stock in your health now. We all know that sugar is one of the best things that you can put in your body if you want to die young. Do you? Allulose is one of the best things that you can ever put in your body if you want to live a full healthy life. Act now.

I love this stuff, but there are some things to consider. I love all the benefits (research it) and that it tastes like sugar with no aftertaste, but I do agree with other reviewers that it takes quite a bit more than one would expect in order to achieve the desired sweetness. With that being said, yes, start SLOWLY. It just may have you running the bathroom as you’re getting used to it… no pain but trust NOTHING starting out (you know what I mean). My experience has been that you develop a tolerance to it as you use it constantly. I stopped using it for awhile (a few weeks) because I got out of my normal routine so using it again was from square one. I have not cooked with it… I mainly just use it for iced coffee (it mixes in perfectly) and to sweeten my berries and cream. It’s just delightful, but stay close to home in the beginning until you can trust your gut… pun intended. 😁

You know those highly amusing reviews on sugar free gummy bears, making us all laugh about how absurdly entertaining it is when somebody doesn't know what they do? This does that. I made myself a pot of tea and added enough of this to sweeten it to my taste. I have little espresso cups I pour my tea into to drink since I keep my pot on a warmer, and about 3 mini cups in my stomach started making very displeased noises. I didn't know the signs, as my stomach is rarely in such a state, so I drank one more cup. That was a huge mistake. To say I'm pooing out my soul is accurate. It started suddenly and violently, the diarrhea was explosive and unforgiving. When I assumed the violence was over I attempted to make my way out of the bathroom, and the simple movement of walking brought on another onslaught of horror. Throughout the night I learned the true meaning of the phrase "punishing the toilet", as the things I did were criminal. I drank Pepto and managed to settle it down enough to go to sleep, trusting that a pad would catch anything. As I slept multiple times my stomach made noises of distress, but it held off until I finally woke up. The first thing I did was spend a solid 25 minutes on the toilet again. This is the Sunday I'm looking at. I don't get to do things, and my only trip is to the bathroom. Yes, this tastes like sugar. Yes, the calories are super low. Yes it functions like sugar. It does all that, but it might as well be renamed colon blow, because that's what's gonna happen if you use this like sugar.

I like that this allulose sweetener is zero calorie and has a clean ingredient profile, which is great if you’re trying to reduce sugar. The taste is pretty neutral and doesn’t have a strong aftertaste like some other sweeteners. However, I noticed I had to use significantly more compared to other sweeteners to get the same level of sweetness. Because of that, it didn’t last as long as I expected, and the overall value wasn’t as great. Good option if you prefer a more natural taste, but just keep in mind the higher usage.