Regulation
Not approved as an additive in the EU
Sold in the US but not authorized, or treated as a food, in Europe.
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AlluloseAllulose is a "rare sugar" that tastes like sugar but has almost no calories and doesn't raise blood sugar. It's keto-friendly and browns like real sugar in baking.Generally safeGelatinGelatin is made from pig, cow or fish parts, so it is never vegan. It's only halal or kosher when certified, because most unlabeled gelatin comes from pork.Generally safeHigh-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)High-fructose corn syrup is a liquid sugar made from corn. It's vegan and gluten-free, but it's sugar: not keto, not low-FODMAP, and best limited.Use in moderationMaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a starch powder that raises blood sugar faster than table sugar (GI about 110). It's vegan and gluten-free, but not keto-friendly and worth limiting if you watch blood sugar.Use in moderationMonk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo)Monk fruit is a zero-calorie sweetener from a Chinese melon. It's vegan and keto-friendly, but most store blends are mostly erythritol.Generally safe