Wholesome Sweeteners 11.5-Ounce Allulose, Zero Calorie Sweetener, Keto Friendly, Non GMO, Non-Erythritol, Gluten Free & Vegan Liquid Sweetener, 1 Pack

I bought Wholesome Allulose after reading that it may naturally elevate GLP-1 levels, and I figured it was worth a try—especially since I’m not interested in jumping on the GLP-1 injection train. I’ve been adding about a teaspoon to my coffee each morning, and I’m really impressed. I didn’t notice any taste difference at all, which is huge for me—I’m very sensitive to stevia and artificial sweeteners and usually dislike them. This had none of that fake sugar taste, which is a major win. Another plus: allulose measures about 70% as sweet as regular sugar, so you may want to use just a bit more if you’re replacing sugar in a recipe. The conversion is actually provided on the package for baking. But for daily use like coffee or tea, it’s been perfect. So far, I’m happy with it and will definitely keep using it! I’ll update if I notice any difference in my sugar craving after longer term use. Another reviewer made some misinformed claims that I’d like to debunk about this product from a scientific perspective: Claim #1: “Made from corn = bad” Reality: Yes, most commercially available allulose is made from corn starch—specifically, non-GMO corn in the case of reputable brands like Wholesome. But this is not a bad thing. Many natural ingredients are derived from agricultural sources via enzymatic or fermentation processes. Corn is a widely used starting material for natural sweeteners (including erythritol, xylitol, and allulose) simply because it’s abundant and scalable. Allulose is chemically identical regardless of the source—whether it’s extracted from figs or created via enzymatic transformation from corn. The source doesn’t affect its structure or safety. Claim #2: “This is highly processed / unnatural!” Reality: Let’s address the processing: Allulose is naturally present in small amounts in foods like jackfruit, raisins, and figs—but it’s incredibly inefficient to extract at scale. The enzymatic process that turns corn starch into allulose mimics what happens in nature, and it’s no more “unnatural” than how cheese is made from milk with rennet or how kombucha is brewed. As for “GMO enzymes”: this refers to enzymes produced by microorganisms that have been genetically modified to produce large quantities of a specific enzyme. These enzymes are purified and removed from the final product, meaning there is no GMO material in your sweetener. This is common practice in many foods and pharmaceuticals (like insulin, for example). Claim #3: “It’s just overpriced corn sugar!” Reality: Allulose is not sugar—not in how your body processes it. • It’s a rare sugar that isn’t metabolized the same way as glucose or fructose. • It has virtually no calories and does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels, which makes it appealing for people with diabetes or those on low-carb diets. • It may even support GLP-1 activity, as some early studies suggest. Yes, it costs more than regular sugar—because it is much more expensive to produce. You’re paying for a functional, low-impact sweetener, not a commodity sugar. Claim #4: “The label is deceptive and hard to read” Reality: Most reputable brands (like Wholesome) clearly state that their product is made from non-GMO corn. It may be in smaller text on the back due to packaging design, but this is standard. If a customer has specific ingredient concerns, checking the back label is common practice.

I've got LADA which is treated as Type I Diabetes. I have to watch my carbs. Simple as that. You'll see a bunch of people complaining about how you shouldn't buy this product. "Its corn." As if corn wasn't a natural substance. "It's not organic." So what? I'd rather have sterile chemicals on my food products than feces. Here's the thing. Different strokes for different folks. There are some people who run into digestive problems with ANYTHING. And they tend to think, if it doesn't work for me, it won't work for you. And they also think they should try to paint the product as the spawn of satan. I don't roll that way. I tell people my experience and encourage them to make their own decision. I bake with this stuff. I put it in my coffee. I put it into simple syrups for zero carb cocktails. And it is wonderful. I also love that is a natural sugar. Yes, yes. It is made - in bulk - through an enzymatic process from corn. It is still found in regular foods. And if you complain about how "un-natural enzymatic processes are," then frankly you're simply ignorant. I'm not being insulting. I'm stating a fact. Because every time you take a bite of food, chew it up with your saliva, and swallow it, you have just subjected your food to an enzymatic process. Your saliva is full of enzymes. "Oh those are natural." Chemicals are chemicals. The source doesn't matter. Mercury is "natural." I don't suggest you take a big slug of that. Or how about lead? Oh, I know! Uranium! All natural!! And all will kill you. "Natural" isn't a good standard to go by. Don't fall for the marketing gimmicks that companies use to manipulate you into buying products. No, you do NOT need gluten free water. If someone tries to sell you a bottle of that, you need to understand that they think you are stupid. Buy products because of their specific value to you. I wish I could use sugar. It's delicious. But I can't. I don't like the artificial sweeteners. They all leave either a bitter after taste, or have weird cooling effects. The one I like the most is the pink stuff. We have nearly a century of data on its safety. But it's not perfect. I like allulose. It is a saccharide, as is sugar, that is found in the real foods we eat. Thank God that chemists have used their divine gifts to take this gift from nature and mass produce it! It has brought food joy back into my life. So try it. Maybe it will disagree with you. Or maybe it will help you meet your health goals while maintaining some degree of food joy. But decide for yourself. If I had listened to all the negative-nancy reviews, I'd have missed out. And that would have been a shame. I do wish it were a bit less expensive, but sugar used to be only for the wealthy. At least buying a pound of this isn't costing me a month's wages. And to me, the enjoyment I get from it, while it helps protect my health, is worth the price.

This is the most awesome no-calories sweetener ever. It's the first time (well, since they stopped making Just Like Sugar) that I've had a no-cal sweetener that I can actually use without gagging. I am very sensitive to any kind if aftertaste in sweeteners and I think I have tried the all. I recently tried another that has allulose but includes something else and there was a slight cooling effect afterwards when I'd take a breath. I was ready to give up and then I found this! I removed a star strictly because of the cost. PRO: + NO aftertaste, no cooling sensation, no bitterness. I tasted some of this from a spoon and knew that I would love it. + Single ingredient & non-GMO + Was safety sealed CONS: - Price, price, price. I wouldn't mind the price if I could stretch out my use of this. Because this is not as sweet as sugar. I personally don't agree with the 70% as sweet- maybe 50%. I would think of the cost as being another healthcare expense & worth it, but... I can't afford this one on a regular basis. I have noticed: - The consistency is VERY watery. I had to be careful not to spill any. - This is sweeter in my coffee when I use cream - even a little cream - than if not. I don't use cream in my tea and this is not nearly as sweet when I use it. - If I use this and add even 1/4 teaspoon of regular brown sugar or Panela, the sweetness factor goes up to about 85% as sweet as sugar (IMO). - The first day I used this, I had about 4 Tbls total for my various coffee drinks through the day. I did not have any of the bloating or other GI issues that I've heard about. I do like this, but I have found a powder version that is much more affordable. I need to use too much of this for this bottle to last even a week - even if I add some brown sugar. I am glad that I tried this. I now know that I like allulose and can tolerate it.

I am a diabetic and normally use Ez sweet (liquid) but it doesn’t work for baking and if I try to use it in my sugar free popsicles, they are hard like ice cubes. The allulose in popsicles gives me a typical popsicle texture (usually provided by the sugar). Same with baked goods. I am a baker and am using this successfully in cakes, cookies, quick breads etc. I did use 1:1 as a sugar replacement. The taste is excellent and tastes just like sugar, unlike stevia, monk fruit,etc. which leave an odd after taste. Family members have no clue it is not real sugar. Our family are not big sweet eaters so perhaps that is why we have no GI issues but I am sure if you put a couple tablespoons in your morning coffee that would be excessive….as would 2 tablespoons of sugar…and may be why some people have difficulties. Glycemic index for this is zero…which means that a cup ‘says’ it is 24 carbs but it has no impact on glucose levels. It is a freebie!

Update to the review that I have here. It gave me hives. So I won't be using this product. Other than that, it is great.........Before purchasing I read the one star reviews of Allulose. So I have been cautious about over using it, because it can cause stomach problems for some people. I tried it in a cup of coffee first. For my taste it seems great. I used about a rounded teaspoon of Allulose and then about a half a packet of Stevia. My coffee isn't candy bar sweet. It is just sweet enough to make the coffee taste really good. I suggest that if one is used to adding lots of sugar to coffee or food, then try weaning down from that amount, possibly before using Allulose. Allulose doesn't seem that sweet by itself, and so if one is used to lots of sugar, it might behoove one to first try cutting down on one's sweetness desire and taste. Stevia has a bit of an after taste, but it is really sweet. That is why I use a half a packet of stevia with any teaspoon of any type of sugar I use. In the past I have used Coconut sugar a lot, and again, I used a half a packet of stevia with a rounded teaspoon of coconut sugar. The allulose doesn't mask or over power the coffee flavor as much as the coconut sugar does. So far I like the allulose !! To avoid getting a stomach reaction to it, I will use it with caution and moderation until I can see if my body can tolerate it adequately.....

I tried to make a pavlova with this instead of sugar and the whole thing turned out okay, but the differences were quite noticeable, so here’s a review on using it for baking: Browns like sugar, but worse- gets a little too brown by comparison and the browned parts have an off putting bitter taste, so I don’t think this hold up well to direct heat. Sweetness is good, and appears to be accurate to the measurements on the bag - which for me meant needing the entire bag for a pavlova - seems a bit pricey! The taste is fine, I’d liken it to monk fruit which tastes clean in a way other sweeteners don’t (chemical taste). That said, it is still somewhat noticeable. Digestion - this is where I take 2 stars off, I can tolerate fairly high amounts of sucralose, erytherol, and other sweeteners, but a moderate amount of this gave me massive gas and bloating. I was uncomfortable enough to discard the rest of the dessert I made. My end result for baking at least is to simply avoid eating sweets/baked goods and just enjoy the real ones in moderation. This isn’t a good substitute. For other uses like for coffee, I could see it being fine - but I’ll personally continue using Splenda (sucralose)

This is a great sugar substitute for me. It does not raise my blood sugar at all, according to continuous glucose monitors I wore for a few months. It helped me lose 35 lbs in 6 months. It does not cause me any gastro upset. I use this exclusively, but I also don’t put sugar in many things. It is a finer texture than cane sugar but not as fine as powdered sugar. People need to know, and it is well documented , that it is 1/3 less sweet than sugar so you have to add 1/3 more than the amount of cane sugar a recipe calls for. I am amazed at the number of people who have written reviews about this brand and others complaining it isn’t sweet. Don’t you research things before you buy them, especially something you will put in your body? It is on the pricier side but I find it well worth the price to keep my blood glucose steady and weight down.

I've been looking for a tasty sugar alternative for YEARS. This stuff has no weird aftertaste and doesn't spike your blood sugar. It's not as sweet as sugar 1-to-1 but you can use as much as you want to get to the same level. I'm no longer pre-diabetic after using this to replace all my usual sugary drinks and whatnot.