Allulose Sweetener
A formulator's ally for sugar reduction success.
For nearly a decade, the number of American consumers expressing their intent to limit sugar consumption has remained steady at around 75%.1 To meet that demand and delight tastebuds, Cargill food scientists continue to expand the sugar reduction solutions available to formulators.
Allulose, a rare sugar, is the latest addition to Cargill's sweetener portfolio. With a taste and texture similar to sugar, allulose is a proven solution that’s gaining momentum for sugar reduction.
Sweet opportunities for allulose
↑ 37% CAGR: Global launches for products containing allulose in the past five years2
↑ 61%+: annual sales of products containing allulose in the past year3
Balanced sweetness with less sugar
Allulose is sweet on its own – but Cargill scientists have also discovered that allulose offers sweet synergies with ingredients like erythritol and stevia for deeper, more delectable sugar reduction.
- 70% as sweet as sugar, with 90% fewer calories
- Faster sweetness onset for a more balanced flavor profile
Bonus functional benefits
Adding allulose to a formula can enhance the overall sensory experience in finished products.
- Contributes functionality, including bulking, browning, freezing-point depression
- Enhances sensory experience: improves taste, texture and visual appeal
- Offers flavor-modifying properties when paired with erythritol; masks off-notes
Learn more about Cargill allulose

The addition of the rare sugar, allulose, to Cargill's sweetener portfolio exemplifies our commitment to bringing new solutions to address formulation gaps. And pairing allulose with erythritol brings sweet synergies.
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With a taste and texture similar to sugar – and added functional benefits – Cargill scientists have found that allulose offers sweet synergies with ingredients like erythritol and stevia for deeper, more delectable sugar reduction.
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1. International Food Information Council (IFIC). "Food and Health Survey" data, 2016–2024.
2. Innova data, 2019–2024. August 2024.
3. Nielsen. October 2024.
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