Source: DD News
Context: South Korea has emerged as a key market for allulose, a new sugar substitute gaining popularity among consumers and food manufacturers.
About Allulose:
- Natural source: Found naturally in figs, kiwis, and other fruits.
- Sweetness and Calories: 70% as sweet as sugar with almost zero calories, making it ideal for low-calorie diets.
- Health benefits: May aid in weight loss and help lower blood glucose levels when combined with sugars, beneficial for diabetics.
- Health concerns: Side effects include potential gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and bloating if consumed in large quantities.
- Regulatory status: Approved in the U.S. and South Korea, but still classified as a “novel food” in the EU and Canada, with limited global regulatory approval.
- Challenges: High production costs and need for further research on long-term safety limit its broader commercialization.
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