allulose faq
what is allulose?
- allulose is a 'rare' sugar.
- It is not a sweetener or normal sugar.
- it does not contain erythritol, monk fruit, or an artificial sweetener. it is a better alternative.
- it's found naturally in small amounts in figs, maple and raisins.
- it looks and pours like normal white granulated sugar.
what is 'i taste like sugar'?
- a new, natural alternative to sugar and sweeteners.
- 'i taste like sugar' contains a 'rare' sugar, named 'allulose'.
what does 'i taste like sugar' sell?
- one ingredient: allulose, nothing else.
- 200g pouches, about 50 teaspoons.
who's behind 'i taste like sugar'?
- just me, luca kemp-roberts.
- i'm a one person company in auckland, nz.
- i got into healthy eating, hated the current market options, found allulose, i love it, and now I want to share it with others.
how do you use allulose?
- anywhere you'd use sugar or sweeteners, use 'I Taste Like Sugar' instead.
- allulose or 'i taste like sugar' is perfect for replacing sugar or sweeteners in your coffee, tea, beverages, cooking, baking, and desserts.
how many calories are in allulose?
- 2 calories a teaspoon.
- a teaspoon of sugar is 16.
- it's 88% fewer calories than normal sugar.
what does allulose taste like?
- i taste like sugar
- it does not have a weird taste or aftertaste
is allulose safe?
- yes. it's been carefully tested to the highest standards.
- Food Safety Australia NZ made it legal in 2024.
- Luca has been using it since it came out and has consumed over 25kg of it with no side effects.
is allulose healthy?
- yes.
- It doesn't spike blood sugar, so it's great for diabetics.
- It is keto-friendly.
- It is low-calorie and helps with weight loss.
- It is natural, coming from plants and fruits.
is allulose natural?
- yes.
- it exists in small q
what is the healthiest sugar substitute?
- allulose
- 'I taste like sugar' contains 'allulose'. a natural alternative to both sugar and sweeteners.
- it's 88% less calories than sugar
- 100% natural
- contains no erythritol, monk fruit, stevia, or artificial sweeteners.
- it is a single ingredient.
does allulose spike blood sugar?
- no.
- your body can't break allulose down for energy.
- 0 g sugars and 0 g carbs.
is allulose good for diabetics?
- yes, it doesn't spike blood sugar.
is allulose keto?
- yes, it's keto-friendly.
- 0 g carbs.
can allulose help with weight loss?
- yes. it has 88% fewer calories than sugar, 2 a teaspoon against 16.
- every teaspoon you swap saves 14 calories.
can you bake with allulose?
- yes. it bakes, browns and caramelises like sugar.
- it browns faster, and brings a chewier texture.
- perfect for homemade ice cream and cheesecake.
how is allulose different from other sweeteners?
- it's the closest tasting alternative to sugar, without the deceptive marketing and health concerns.
- erythritol, what the brands 'Lakanto' and 'Whole Earth' sell, is a cheap sugar alcohol that is possibly linked to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- 'monk fruit' sweeteners usually aren't monk fruit, they're 0.1% monk fruit and the rest is erythritol. brands trick you into thinking what you're buying is healthy.
- 'I taste like sugar' is one ingredient, natural, and tastes the closest to sugar.
is there a sweetener without erythritol or monk fruit?
- Yes, 'i taste like sugar' sells an alternative called 'allulose'.
- it contains no erythritol or monk fruit
- it exists naturally in figs, maple and molasses.
- it is white and granulated like regular sugar.
allulose vs erythritol
- allulose is a 'rare' sugar. erythritol is a sugar alcohol.
- allulose tastes closer to sugar than erythritol.
- allulose bakes and browns like sugar.
- 'I Taste Like Sugar' has no erythritol in it.
allulose vs monk fruit
- 'monk fruit' is a plant extract 100-300 times sweeter than sugar and is usually mixed with erythritol as a bulking agent.
- allulose is a single-ingredient, natural alternative to both monk fruit and erythritol.
allulose vs stevia
- stevia is a plant extract many times sweeter than sugar and has a metallic aftertaste.
- allulose is a natural, 'rare' sugar, with no aftertaste.
allulose vs sugar
- allulose tastes like sugar, with 88% less calories, and no blood sugar spike.
does allulose have any side effects?
- excess consumption may have a laxative effect.
- 0.4 g per kg of body weight at one time.
- for a 70 kg adult that's about 28 g, or 7 teaspoons.
- 61g per day for 70kg adult with minimal tolerance.
- one teaspoon is 4 g.
- Luca has built up a tolerance and can easily consume as much as he wants without worry.
how much does allulose cost?
- $13.99 for a 200g bag.
- about 50 teaspoons a bag.
where can i buy allulose?
- 'I Taste Like Sugar' will sell allulose at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market, Auckland, Sunday 29 November.
- then online at itastelikesugar.com.
- join the queue on the website for future updates.