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Answer: Allulose is restricted (not fully banned) in EU (novel food status, limited approval). The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: low. Commonly found in: Atkins products, Quest Low Carb, Enlightened Ice Cream.
TL;DR: Allulose is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (food additives).
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Also called D-psicose. CAS 551-68-8.
Other names: D-allulose, D-psicose, rare sugar
| EU status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | low |
| Where it shows up | Atkins products, Quest Low Carb, Enlightened Ice Cream, Catalina Crunch Cereal, Jordan's Skinny Syrups |
| CAS number | 551-68-8 |
Allulose (D-psicose) is a rare sugar monosaccharide naturally present in trace amounts in wheat, figs, raisins, and jackfruit. It has about 70% of sucrose's sweetness but provides only 0.4 kcal/g (about 10% of sucrose's calories) because it is absorbed but not metabolized. The FDA exempted allulose from the 'total sugars' declaration in 2019.
Used as a low-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener in keto-friendly foods, confectionery, and beverages; it also participates in Maillard browning like regular sugar.
Generally considered safe with a favorable glycemic profile. Human studies show that allulose does not raise blood glucose or insulin. GI effects (bloating, abdominal cramping, diarrhea) have been reported in dose-response studies above 0.4 g/kg body weight; a 2016 study in the journal Food & Chemical Toxicology established a no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) in humans. Compared to erythritol, no cardiovascular concerns have been raised in the literature.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Allulosewith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
Monk fruit extract, stevia, or erythritol for zero/low-calorie sweetening.
Allulose has limited novel food approval in the EU and is not as freely permitted as in the US.
The FDA exempted it from the total sugar declaration since it is metabolically inactive; it still appears in total carbohydrates.
Yes. It has a glycemic index near 0 and does not count toward net carbs.
At doses above ~35 g per serving, allulose can cause bloating and diarrhea. Normal use amounts are typically below this threshold.
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