FAQs
FAQs of Allulose
What is Allulose?
Allulose is a rare type of sugar found in small amounts in nature. It was first discovered in wheat, figs, raisins, and jackfruit. Allulose tastes and feels very similar to regular table sugar, but it's processed differently by your body.
What is the difference between Allulose and regular sugar (fructose)?
While Allulose is chemically almost identical to regular sugar (fructose), there are key differences:
- Its molecular structure is slightly different
- This structural difference changes how your body processes it
- Allulose provides only 0.2 to 0.4 kcal per gram, compared to 4 kcal per gram for regular sugar
- Your body absorbs it but doesn't metabolize it for energy
How sweet is Allulose compared to regular sugar?
Allulose is about 70% as sweet as table sugar, so it tastes very similar but is slightly less sweet.
How is Allulose produced?
Allulose is produced using biosynthesis.
Where can I use Allulose?
Allulose can be used in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including:
- Beverages
- Bakery products
- Ice cream
- Sauces
- Frozen desserts
- Dairy products and yogurt
- Puddings
Is Allulose approved for use in India?
Yes. Allulose is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) in the United States and has been approved in Mexico at GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) levels. It has also been approved as a food ingredient in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Singapore, and Korea. Allulose is not restricted by FSSAI in India.
Is Allulose GMO or Non-GMO?
Our Allulose is Non-GMO.
Does Allulose contain Erythritol?
No, Allulose does not contain Erythritol.
What are the advantages of using Allulose?
Allulose offers several benefits:
- Tastes like sugar with no bitter aftertaste
- Does not cause cavities
- Has no impact on blood sugar levels
- Works great for baking
- Caramelizes just like regular sugar
What is the shelf life of the product?
The shelf life of Allulose is 3 years.
FAQs of Monk Fruit
What is Monk Fruit?
Monk fruit sweetener is a natural non-sugar sweetener or sugar substitute. Monk fruit is a small green melon that grows in southern China. It is also known as Luo Han Guo in Chinese. Today, monk fruit extract is widely used as a natural, zero-calorie sweetener.
What is the difference between Monk Fruit and regular sugar?
The sweetness in monk fruit comes from mogrosides, which are natural antioxidant compounds. These are completely different from sugar molecules. Unlike table sugar, honey, or other sweeteners, monk fruit contains no digestible carbohydrates. While it works like sugar in sweetening foods, it is chemically and nutritionally very different from actual sugar.
How sweet is Monk Fruit compared to regular sugar?
Monk fruit extract is around 250-300 times sweeter than regular sugar and contains zero calories..
What type of sugar is Monk Fruit?
Monk fruit is not actually sugar. It is more accurate to call it a "natural sugar-free sweetener." It falls under the non-sugar category.
How is Monk Fruit extract produced?
Fresh monk fruits are crushed and soaked in hot water, allowing the sweet mogrosides to dissolve. The liquid then goes through multiple filtration stages using activated carbon and membrane filters to remove impurities, colors, and unwanted flavors. Next, the extract is concentrated through evaporation or reverse osmosis, which increases mogroside levels—particularly mogroside V, the sweetest compound. Additional purification steps isolate the desired mogrosides. Finally, the concentrated extract is spray-dried or freeze-dried into a stable powder.
Where can I use Monk Fruit?
Monk fruit can be used in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including:
- Beverages
- Dairy products
- Cereals
- Baked goods
- Packaged foods
- Confectionery
Is Monk Fruit approved for use in India?
Yes, monk fruit has been approved for use in India by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). India is among the countries where monk fruit has received regulatory approval for general use in food, alongside the US, Canada, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and Israel.
Is Monk Fruit GMO or Non-GMO?
Our Monk Fruit is Non-GMO.
Does Monk Fruit contain calories or carbohydrates?
No. Monk fruit sweeteners are calorie-free and carb-free, making them suitable for weight management, diabetes management, and keto diets.
Is Monk Fruit safe for people with diabetes?
Yes. Monk fruit does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels, making it safe for diabetics and those following low-glycemic diets.
Can Monk Fruit be used for cooking and baking?
Yes, but sweetness levels vary by brand. Many monk fruit sweeteners are blended with other ingredients like allulose or bulking agents to make them easier to use in recipes as a 1:1 replacement for sugar.
Are there any side effects?
Monk fruit is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. FDA. It has no known side effects and no reported allergic reactions.
Is Monk Fruit sustainable?
Yes. Monk fruit farming typically has a lower environmental impact than sugarcane or corn production. Efforts are being made to expand sustainable cultivation practices.
Why is Monk Fruit more expensive than sugar?
Monk fruit is grown mainly in limited regions of China, and processing mogrosides is more complex than producing regular sugar. However, only a small amount is needed due to its high sweetness level.
Can Monk Fruit be combined with other sweeteners?
Yes. It is often blended with allulose or stevia to balance sweetness, texture, and taste for beverages, desserts, and baked goods.
What is the shelf life of Monk Fruit?
The shelf life of Monk Fruit extract is 2 years when stored properly.
