Low calorie D-Psicose / Allulose used in foods for helping lower postprandial blood sugar

Introduction of D-Psicose / Allulose

Allulose is also known as Psicose, D-Psicose, or even D-Allulose. Allulose is a low calorie sugar with the same clean, sweet taste you expect from sugar. Soon you’ll be able to find it in a wide range of foods and beverages to support a healthy lifestyle.

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆

Sweetness: 70% sweetness of sucrose

Caloric Value: 0.4 Kcal / g

CAS No.: 551-68-8

Character: Good solubility, low calorie, low glycemic response

Main Functions:

1.       D-Psicose, inhibit fat synthesis, improve the speed of fat decomposition, weight loss

2.       D-Psicose, inhibit the bio-activity of α-glucosidase, reduce the absorption of glucose in small intestine, lower the blood sugar, especially postprandial blood sugar (PPG)

3.       D-Psicose is absorbed through small intestine and enter into blood, but not cause change of blood sugar, discharge from kidney

4.       D-Psicose increases insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. It can induce hepatic glucokinase expression, increase liver glycogen synthesis. It can also slow the fibrosis β islet cells

5.       D-Psicose improves the gelation of food. It also has maillard reaction with protein in foods, and help improve flavor, taste and color

Applications:

1.    Low-calorie, sugar-free foods and beverages

2.    Foods and beverages for people with high blood sugar or diabetes

3.    Foods and beverages for weight loss