Allulose Showdown - Three Brands Compared

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In this video, Courtney and I try out three different brands of allulose sweetener: Keystone allulose, Spenda allulose, and ChipMonk Baking's Allumonk blend. Is there a difference? If so, is it worth the price?
NOTE: There seems to be some confusion about Splenda and allulose. "Splenda" is a both a brand name (the company) and a product name (the yellow packets of sucralose, cut with maltodextrin). The Splenda allulose does not contain sucralose or maltodextrin. Also, researchers found that allulose has no impact on blood glucose and actually suppresses glycemic response of other glycemic carbohydrates when tested with carbohydrates or within a meal. Every keto product I've seen with allulose subtracts it in calculating net carbs. Still, the FDA requires it to be listed under "Total Carbs".
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@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

*NOTE:* There seems to be some confusion about Splenda and allulose. "Splenda" is a both a brand name (the company) and a product name (the yellow packets of sucralose, cut with maltodextrin). The Splenda allulose does not contain sucralose or maltodextrin. Also, researchers found that allulose has no impact on blood glucose and actually suppresses glycemic response of other glycemic carbohydrates when tested with carbohydrates or within a meal. Every keto product I've seen with allulose subtracts it in calculating net carbs. Still, the FDA requires it to be listed under "Total Carbs". Also, if you buy the 3lb bag of Splenda, the price comes down to 42 cents per ounce (a better price than the Keystone). This would elevate Splenda to my preferred allulose brand. amzn.to/3o04rKk

@RV-there-Yet 3 жыл бұрын

I truly prefer the Splenda brand of allulose~ by far, especially for fresh berries, coleslaw dressing, & anything I'm not heating or baking into something. Has the smoothest, cleanest taste in the 'raw', imho. That being said, I also do like to cook w/it as well~ makes the best homemade caramel anything- candy, sauce, etc. Especially when combined w/Kerrygold butter. Also great for glazes & powdered topping, such as lemon bars.

@nakitawebb6911 3 жыл бұрын

Great thanks again love the fact that your so thorough

@DiamondLil 3 жыл бұрын

@@RV-there-Yet Does it recrystallize when it cools? Keto lemon curd is my holy grail, but it seems to recrystallize, which ruins it.

@RV-there-Yet 3 жыл бұрын

@@DiamondLil That has not been my experience at all Kathy~ & I was concerned, initially. Another HUGE bonus is no digestive issue/gas/bloating- thrilled about that. Lemon curd is absolutely my favorite as well, so I've spent a good deal of time on it, & w/allulose you can say goodbye to 'crunchy' lemon curd! It works perfectly in citrus curds, caramel, jams, etc~ where you want that kind of gelling effect. Has no "cooling" aftertaste, & is about 70-75% as sweet as cane sugar. For curd, depending on how tart/in or out of season my lemons are, I might add a few drops of liquid stevia to compensate, but usually nothing extra- just the allulose. it will brown quicker, so watch carefully at the end if baking lemon bars, for instance. Hope this helps =) ~Samantha in AZ

@pdonnellon 3 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to the sweetener video you reference in this video? I tried searching your video history and I'm not seeing it.

@CaleanWsh 3 жыл бұрын

All these sweetener choices have me SO confused... I can't buy them all, so it's a good thing that you are testing them! I look forward to the kitchen science videos!

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a choice go with allulose but I use different ones for different things because they work better

@CaleanWsh 3 жыл бұрын

@@butterflyforeve Thanks Desire! It would be good to know what different sweeteners to use for different recipes. Maybe Steve can do that in one of his "educational" videos! (hint, hint Steve!)

@ntur117 3 жыл бұрын

For sure - it get’s pricey “testing” them all out - I tried a peanut butter cookie experiment using different types of keto approved sweeteners and it’s tricky to get the balance of one over the other. I’m so grateful that Serious Keto does these - it really does help.

@johnstobbscpa8081 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaleanWsh I'm a total noobe, completely ignorant [for the time being] and I would very much like to see the vid you recommended

@CaleanWsh 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnstobbscpa8081 The kitchen science videos have yet to all be made. There are a few in the Serious Keto listing. Steve, from Serious Keto, is a great teacher and a great form of support for new people to the keto world. I myself, have only been using the Keto (more like low carb to me) diet for about 6 months or so. Steve has been a very big part of that journey!

@janem3575 3 жыл бұрын

Another great taste-off. Love these videos. Thanks again Steve and Courtney! Best of wishes for your new adventure to come Courtney...

@wcouch8 3 жыл бұрын

Steve and Courtney ... taking on the real keto cooking questions! You guys are great.

@joannaparszyk 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE those kitchen science videos! You save us from many kitchen disasters and money down the drain. I appreciate it a lot. Also the duo gives me this warm fuzzy feeling of watching father-daughter working so nicely together! Greetings

@EK--ry3lr 3 жыл бұрын

My wife loves baking so she will be very interested in the kitchen science episode. Thanks for sorting through all this stuff for us!

@neonugs9198 3 жыл бұрын

I use Anthony's Allulose and it's 56 cents an ounce if you get the 2lb bag. Thanks as always for the great info you always provide!

@traceypowers4341 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, great video. I appreciate how informative your channel is!

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found you and I recommend your channel to anyone I talk to about changing the way they eat because you are one of the best on KZfaq. I know you are not a medical professional and I think that's also why I like you because you break it down to where everyone can understand. Thank you Steve

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@angelaa9948 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the ending 😂. Allulose is my go-to sweetener (both monk fruit-allulose blend and straight-up allulose). I like the way it tastes and performs in baking, and it did an amazing job in your but cluster recipe 🥰😋 I’ve never tried plain monk fruit and, thanks to your warning, that’s a mistake I will avoid. I’m already scarred for life by the smell & taste of goat milk, goat cheese, and all things goat 🐐 After exposure to some wild, dirty, stinky billy goats over a decade ago, I haven’t been able to get the smell out of my system 🤢 Big thanks to Courtney for her assistance. It’s always good to watch you two interact.

@sandileatherman1987 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see how the usability of these 3 are in different types of applications from desserts onward. 👏🏻 great job.

@ursuladozier3296 3 жыл бұрын

Great allulose testing thank you You two are so cute together it is obvious that you have a great relationship with your children Courtney‘s smile lights up her whole face Very pretty

@gaylecrisp5486 3 жыл бұрын

Another fun video! Just like the super taster one. I am so excited for your upcoming sweetener video🙂

@stuartpierce121 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. These sweeteners are a challenge when low carb baking. Thanks Jennifer 🤩

@MarydToKeto 3 жыл бұрын

U two are so great together! This was so cool to see! Thank u for doing this!

@diannafielder4082 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review of allulose sweeteners. Thank Steve and Courtney

@CuttoothsRoom 3 жыл бұрын

The videos with the two of you are always great. I only use allulose for whatever recipe calls for sugar now. i like that it doesnt have that cooling after effect that most of the other sweeteners have. Not to mention it doesnt do a number on my digestion like erythritol does. The splenda allulose is good but i just stick with keystone since its cheaper and I didnt notice much of difference in taste in the end product in whatever i made with it.

@nakitawebb6911 3 жыл бұрын

Thank was wondering about buying this. Glad u did a review

@kaizer-777 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Better Foods brand of allulose. It's got a much better flavor to me than any of the other sweeteners I've tried. It works really well in homemade ice cream.

@plazas1242 3 жыл бұрын

Steve & Courtney Thank you for your much good info love every review you do. many Blessings

@cheryldoorbar7187 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Wholesome brand of Allulose a couple of months ago. I definitely prefer it to Erythitol. I will have to try your preferred brand next time. Thanks for doing the taste test,

@georgene6767 Жыл бұрын

Cheryl, I'm that way too. In fact, if a recipe has erythritol and ONLY erythritol will do, I skip that recipe. The mouth-taste and the stomach pains just aren't worth it for me. I know not everyone has the same reaction, though.

@patrickodonovan5066 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you for putting this together.

@claudiaw9246 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to your kitchen science videos using various sweeteners in different scenarios! The only kind of allulose I've been able to find in Canada is Smart for Life Allulose, but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I tend to use whatever sweetener is specified in the original recipe, which is often Swerve (I rarely get the cooling sensation, thank goodness) -- which also happens to be the sugar substitute that's most readily available in the stores, and usually the cheapest as well, so win-win.

@Tateman 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great future video on the sweeteners. I haven't had a problem with the lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener. I didn't like the liquid drops though. I have really been wanting to switch to using an allulose instead of erythritol for a sweetener.

@mcbond7413 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Always looking for info on allulose. I currently love Nature's besti monk and allulose blend. I buy the powdered version.

@crazyivan315 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you're making a video on yeast reactions, I was just thinking about testing this out myself.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Both yeast activation and yeast deactivation.

@HectorGonzalez-dj8be 3 жыл бұрын

If you buy the 3lb bag of Splenda today on Amazon you can get it for .42/ounce or $19.99 for 3lbs.

@bethmahoney2233 3 жыл бұрын

Love your taste tests and opinions. I have so many sweeteners I bought for different applications (straight allulose for ice cream) so I’m looking forward to your take on what each sweetener does best. I’d be very interested in a comparison of their total carbs too. I found I have to count total carbs instead of net carbs in order keep losing weight. I stall out just counting net carbs.

@andyalexander8064 3 жыл бұрын

Not too long ago I got some Splenda allulose from Amazon, for 42 cents/oz. 3lb bag. I see that it's still there. Love your reviews.

@jameelajohnson6865 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm so happy you did this video in my country keto stuff is basically non-existent or super EXPENSIVE so this helps in deciding whats best

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty cool how many options we have now for sugar substitutes. I use them sparingly, but it's great to know there are good options for various purposes. I especially like monk fruit in my coffee-just a half tsp equivalent (1/64th tsp) paired with a drop of liquid stevia and a couple pinches of salt takes the edge off. PS: I use SmartMonk. I think the tub will last me the rest of my life. ;-)

@deborahkelley2934 3 жыл бұрын

So I use monk fruit sweetener. Now I'm going to try the alulose can't wait ordering today.

@susanmoore369 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I am using allulose now and I find I do have to use a little bit more but it is really good.

@proartwork7189 3 жыл бұрын

You are looking great! Thanks for the video.

@AlexKid98765 3 жыл бұрын

Yea! It’s nice to know you are doing this, you have verified my results in a way...I am also leaning toward allulose. I do a lot of baking and have been really disappointed in erytheral recrystalizing in my goods. I hate that. So I also have been trying different sweeteners. Keep it up!

@PeriWinkle33957 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, that must be the “sparkles” I’m seeing on some cookie dough fat bombs I made and froze. They appeared after about a week of being frozen. I was wondering what it was and thought it might have just been the freezing. The recipe did instruct to freeze them so maybe it is recrystalizing?

@AlexKid98765 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeriWinkle33957 when I do use erythrital in my baked goods I try to use more than that that one sweetener, or try to powder it..but overall, I try not to bake or do fat bombs with it, sometime I end up throwing the whole thing out, waste of time and money..and I like my time and money 😊

@PeriWinkle33957 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexKid98765 💯 agree! I cannot remember what I used when I made those cookie dough FBs!🤪 I’ve been trying different combos, brands, etc. I wondered if I could use powdered because I have a couple different brands and have not used them yet. TY, I will remember that! Iv’e had a few disappointing fails too, but that comes with any new recipe experimentation no matter what type of food, diet, etc. I sure do appreciate everyone sharing though so those are fewer and fewer!

@michellekennedyhawkins7995 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see your assessment of all the sweeteners for different tasks. I'm also interested in a comparison of how each of them, including allulose, Bochu Sweet, stevia, monk fruit, monk fruit- erythritol, and erythritol affect blood sugar or insulin.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

I won't be doing blood tests. It's pretty pointless, in my opinion, as I monitor my glucose with a continuous glucose monitor and I've eaten all of those sweeteners without experiencing a spike. In my opinion, doing the blood glucose tests in videos only makes sense when I'm doing something I haven't tried (like a new "keto" product or tests on resistant starch). The kitchen science video will be focused on behavior with yeast, how/if it caramelizes, and does it hold in a liquid suspension. I suspect there will be a follow-up where I look a couple of my favorites from the first video and see how they behave in ice cream and baked goods.

@PeriWinkle33957 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto makes sense!

@stevenbarton989 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose has no effect on my blood glucose. I've tested it many times over the years.

@tangomcphearson74 2 жыл бұрын

*Monkfruit can cause an insulin response - this is why I (as a previous T2 Diabetic) don't use it. I personally only use pure allulose (not blends) , sweetleaf stevia drops, and Erythritol. Those are the ones that cause no reaction for me.

@cvwatch 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose has been a game changer esp for ice cream. The texture is creamy vs icy with erythritol. Also the browning & caramelizing is much better. I add a few drops of my homemade sucralose to bring up the sweetness level. Splenda brand is the best value right now.

@sandileatherman1987 3 жыл бұрын

I’m liking allulose also. Before Bocha but getting that cooling a bit. So will look forward to your application video of allulose.

@bypasstoaleanerlynn8920 3 жыл бұрын

I checked Amazon. You can get the splenda allulose for 48 oz size for 42 cents an oz and the 19 oz size for 58 cents an oz. Keystone was 58 Cents/oz and the other (monk fruit/allulose) was a whopping $1.25 an oz. I think splenda allulose has a better chance of making it to grocery stores because it is a splenda product also. LOL, I love sweeter. I don't have a sweet tooth, I have sweet teeth. Good video. Look forward to seeing the one with the sweetener comparison but I think you're right, allulose will win. Supposedly, it acts more like real sugar or at least that's what I've heard. I have the splenda allulose now and like it.

@LoveWinsMovement 2 жыл бұрын

We have very few allulose options here. I am on my first brand and it is a Monkfruit blend which I don’t mind because for whatever reason it tastes the best to me.

@katarinasimeone1358 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I can’t wait to see how you bake with it!

@katarinasimeone1358 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to get rid of the cooling sensation that you get with our allulose and xylitol? I’m very sensitive to it.

@susankolander1447 3 жыл бұрын

Since making your Sour Cream Lemon Sherbet (I used Swerve), I've been meaning to give allulose a try. Plus, there's an eight year old in the house that remembers it and is asking for a repeat performance. Thanks for all that!

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

I'm finding myself liking erythritol (Swerve) less and less as a sweetener. I just can't get past the cooling sensation. Plus it just doesn't behave anywhere like sugar, in my experiments.

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto I can't get past the stomach pain

@jamiebaldwin1043 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ya'll.. i will be going with the splenda..

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 3 lb bag myself. The price sure comes down when you buy in bulk.

@louisebrandt5333 3 жыл бұрын

When I make Diedre's bread in my bread maker with Allulose the CRUST burns, made with Swerve (Erythritol) it is golden brown. Both taste good inside.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose caramelization occurs at a much lower temp that other sweeteners.

@XmasCarol 3 жыл бұрын

I make my own blends of allulose, munkfruit/erythritol and bochasweet. I just put them in my blender and make it as powdery as I can get it. I just eyeball proportions. I have not been disappointed by doing it this way. I use more of the munkfruit blend but I use the others because I don't like the cooling effect of the erythritol.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@sissieakers615 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Splenda brand and love it.

@unhealthybychoiceubc8236 3 жыл бұрын

So I got some Munk Fruit yesterday and for me it was just sweet. No rubber or plastic taste at all. BUT, I hate Cilantro, to me it tastes like squished Stink Bug smells like. My wife doesn't get that at all. So different strokes.... Love your vids, thanks for doing all you do.

@scottmiller2591 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the cooking analysis - I've seen some nice looking flan/creme brulee results with allulose, and wonder if they would taste realistic as well.

@Jasyoucan 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve made creme brûlée with allulose and it was amazing!

@barbarabeck1174 3 жыл бұрын

So Steve, were you trying to match your hairstyle to your T-shirt? Good job!

@maggiemalone5957 3 жыл бұрын

😆 I didn't even notice the similarity! 😆

@DrKillerMercury 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaa

@masterlionheart 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Allulose brand is the Wholesome Yum, Besti. They have by far the best brown sugar allulose. THey also have an insanely good allulose maple syrup.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Good info

@cathypitts8968 3 жыл бұрын

Besti is amazing! Unfortunately, it's very pricey.

@beckyd6899 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@masterlionheart 3 жыл бұрын

@@cathypitts8968 It is, thankfully I don't use a lot of sweeteners since I generally stick to whole foods, lol. I mostly use it to make BBQ sauce or spice rubs.

@TheOnlyStonemason 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose is my new favorite...stevia has a metallic after taste, pretty much all sugar alcohols aggravate my GI tract, I like monk fruit but it’s very expensive in its pure form. Hope more research is done on allulose.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

It seems more and more keto product manufacturers are using it.

@jonnyboat2 3 жыл бұрын

I just happen to be looking into Keto friendly sweeteners and added allulose to my list yesterday. Thanks for the timely review. I’m trying to find Keto friendly soft drinks now.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. For better or worse, I'm not a soft drink person, so I can't help you there...

@PeriWinkle33957 3 жыл бұрын

These are probably considered dirty keto because they all have “natural flavors”, but it’s all I’ve found so far. Zevia Soda, many flavors, including ginger beer we’ve used in Moscow Mules for a special occasion. I don’t care for it because I can really taste the Stevia, but my 16 year old drinks Zevia because it’s all I will buy.😉 If I am really desperate for a cola I will drink a little.😝 I do drink sparkling waters occasionally, but am sure to review the ingredients before trying a new one. Bubly has many flavors that my family enjoys. My favorite brand is at Whole Foods. It’s their Italian Sparkling Mineral Waters. I believe there 3-4 flavors that do not include added sugars. My favorite is the Lime Mint Elderflower.😋 It is a product of Italy and comes in 33.8 fl oz bottles. Please, if you find something share with me!☺️

@amynoora1340 3 жыл бұрын

I know some people drink Virgil's sodas. My local Target sells them. I think I first heard of them on a KetoConnect video. I've never tried them.

@cathypitts8968 3 жыл бұрын

My husband uses a Soda Stream for sparking water. I prefer just water, sometimes with lemon or lime.

@Jennifr1966 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH for advising against straight monk fruit. I was Literally planning to buy it tomorrow! Hopefully it's good with allulose because that's my next purchase. I'm hearing too much bad about erythritol, which my current one is a monk fruit erythritol blend, the reason i was planning to purchase something different!

@SeriousKeto 5 ай бұрын

My issue with erythritol is the cooling effect it has in my mouth. Erythritol works best in baking, where you want something crisp/crumbly. Allulose is better at caramelizing.

@adama1294 3 жыл бұрын

For stuff that needs to behave like sugar mixed into liquids. I use a 50 / 50 Eyrithitol/Allulose blend. It makes ice cream not too hard not too soft and makes excellent marshmallows. I like stuff around 80 to 90% sweet compared to sugar and find Allulose a little too little sweet so I add in liquid sucralose to make up the difference in sweet. The allulose gives majority of the sweet and the cooking properties and the sucralose just bumps the sweet to what I prefer. Sweeteners is hard for Keto.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

That allulose/sucralose blend sounds like it would be awfully close to sugar in terms of taste. I'd never use it in a video, because there are some folks that get pretty worked up over sucralose.

@rfrancoi Жыл бұрын

Late to the party, but thank you BOTH very much.

@gratefulhikes 3 жыл бұрын

I love Allulose. It really is amazing. I have been getting the Wholesome brand from target. $0.58/oz. I like that Allulose is "less sweet" as well. I prefer to say that sugar is too sweet and Allulose is just right! Looking forward to your kitchen science video. January is no sweetener month for me but I am looking forward to some keto tiramisu in February! Thank you both for another great video. Be well

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

The Splenda brand goes down to $0.43/oz when you buy the 3 lb bag. At least it was the last time I checked Amazon.

@gratefulhikes 3 жыл бұрын

I will have to try the Splenda version when I run out. With the price of sugar at $0.16usd per POUND on the commodity market it’s no wonder the majority of the population is hooked on it....

@sherry4199 3 жыл бұрын

I use wholesome also. Love it!

@olivia8979 3 жыл бұрын

I was using allulous last summer when I was making ice cream because it doesn't freeze rock solid. I haven't used it a lot in other things. I love me some Chipmonk white chocolate and macadamea cookies ... and the peanutbutter. I went through a phase of eating too many desserts and hit a weight loss stall. I have drastically reduced my desserts and the weight loss has started up again. So I probably wont get any more cookies until I hit my next big milestone.

@polentusmax6100 3 жыл бұрын

I read that xylitol dont froze solid as well, eritritol seems do the oposite

@martykirby7311 3 жыл бұрын

Give Anthony's a try if you haven't yet, it's my favorite thus far 👍

@cassieoz1702 3 жыл бұрын

Still next to impossible to get allulose in Australia. My sister (in Mississippi) sent me two 12 ounce packets of Wholesome brand for Xmas but had to sell her kidneys to pay for the postage 🤯

@AmberMichelleAmber 3 жыл бұрын

I've been curious about allulose for quite a while. Once I found Bochasweet I kind of stopped looking at different alluloses, but I would love to try and find one since Bochasweet tends to be pricey.

@ahealthierkirk2558 3 жыл бұрын

yep Bochasweet is king but I can't buy it anywhere in a store. My local health food store sells allulose in a 12 oz bag for only $6!

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

Bovhasweet can raise blood sugar in some people and its very expensive

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

Side effects to bochasweet. The taste, mouth-feel and respectability to sweetness is really great however, if you have any GI issues; Ulcerative Colitis, ulcers, celiac, chronic heart burn, chronic gas or just a delicate stomach, this sugar is NOT for you. If you eat this sugar Expect strong smelling gas, diarrhea and upset stomach.

@AmberMichelleAmber 3 жыл бұрын

@@butterflyforeve Do you use any sweeteners? I'm curious if allulose causes GI upset in people. Fortunately, I haven't had any issues with Bochasweet other than the price.

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

@@AmberMichelleAmber nope its the same molecules as real sugar just isn't absorbed by the bloodstream. I have Crohns and I have to be careful which sweeteners I use and allulose is a winner

@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting findings! I've done similar tests with different sweeteners, but not the same sweetener of different brands. I like the (Hoosier Hill brand is what bought) Allulose level of sweetness. You're right, it's mild... but perfect. You really lose the the desire for "super sweet" if you're doing a Ketogenic diet properly. However, most of the people I bake for (mostly those just starting out on Keto) are still looking for really SWEET, but hate the Erythritol "mouthwash" effect. To avoid that, I mix a custom concoction more pleasing to their palates, using multiple sweeteners. Overall, if I could only choose one sweetener, Allulose would be the top dog...& Stevia would be my bottom of the barrel pick (I perceive the bitterness very strongly).

@angies2266 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you. The straight up Stevia is awful.

@PeriWinkle33957 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Very helpful. I am in a similar situation cooking and baking for my family. I’ve been doing keto lifestyle since last September, but we went household wide 1-1-21. I didn’t do keto baking , sweets, etc for myself. I know if I want the keto lifestyle to be realistic and sustainable for my entire family, and really for me once I reach my goals, I need to have bread, crackers and a sweet available. It’s been super time consuming trying to figure the sweeteners, recipes etc out that we are all happy with. Serious Keto and his subscribers have been instrumental in helping make it less difficult! ADDENDUM: This was supposed to go under @RachaelReagan-Wessels comment above, but thank you too @angies!🙃😂

@JaniceCrowell 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video

@cjcj6945 3 жыл бұрын

Great haircut Steve! You look even younger.😊

@suemiller6628 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to your upcoming sweetener overview and wondering if you could include some info on the metabolic fate of these indigestible sweet substances. For example, I've read that erythritol (ingested in modest amounts) gets absorbed into the blood stream and is eliminated by the kidneys. Some other sweeteners pass into the gut where they are digested by bacteria so can cause bloating and/or flatulence. Providing links in the episode's description to articles you find during your background research would be most appreciated! Meanwhile, thank you so much for all your work supporting a keto or low carb lifestyle!

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

It’s going to be a kitchen video, not a physiology video. Sorry.

@wtglb 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using Allulose for over a year, I like it much better than Erythritol. I get the Hoosier Brand through Amazon 👍🏻

@22ERICSHELLY 3 жыл бұрын

Love y'all's videos! Could you include Pyure Organic Stevia Sweetener Blend from Sam's. It's a blend of erythritol and stevia. It's only 32¢ oz. I am highly allergic to MSG. I get the pork skins from Sam's. It's just pork skins and salt. This commit is from your other video you did.

@dianal.1279 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we don't have allulose here. I've seen in other channels that's THE sweetener to go to if one wants to make toffee, sweets, caramel stuff in general. I hope you can prove them wrong. I've seen in another channel a lady who made toffee with erythritol. I think she said it crystallized when cold. I make my erythritol very fine with a coffee grinder. Perhaps that could solve the problem. I haven't tried to make toffee yet. The caramel sauce was ok. Looking forward to your video on sweeteners!🎉🌻

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

SPOILER ALERT: My tests so far confirm exactly that. Toffee/brittle/caramel made with erythritol is fragile and crumbly due to the crystallization. Allulose caramelizes VERY well (though perhaps TOO well for some baked goods).

@susanhopemason Жыл бұрын

The brand of allulose I bought before is called Micro ingredients. Soon I will buying more of it. I really like it. I will check out the one you listed though, to see if it is cheaper. If it is, I will try yours instead.

@ArchaeanDragon 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2lb bag and had a taste; it's interesting. It is a bit sweeter than erythritol to me, but I don't get the cooling effect that Erythritol has. It doesn't have any aftertaste, just like I would expect with sugar. Going to find out how well it works in baking and candy-making.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Be aware that allulose caramelizes VERY QUICKLY.

@ArchaeanDragon 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto ooo.. good to know! I greatly look forward to your Kitchen Science video on it! :D

@tessacurrens1767 3 жыл бұрын

If you buy the Splenda Allulose in the 3 pound bag the cost is $.42 ounce. 1/2 the cost than buying the 12ounce bag.

@janellegriego6962 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a similar comparison with different Monk fruit brands :)

@katherinehenry1480 3 жыл бұрын

Wholesome liquid allulose is what i use. Will you be discovering if you can use it in baked goods?

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Eventually

@jessmkay 3 жыл бұрын

You should look at how sweeteners react to eggs (I.e bind to them to froth/whip)

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. I don't know if that will make the first kitchen science video. I foresee it being a two-parter.

@pjstpierre2340 3 жыл бұрын

I really like People’s Keto granulated Allulouse and for making ice cream I add one Tab of liquid Allulouse so nice cream doesn’t get brick hard 👍. I e tried 3 brands and appreciate your video on this.

@dbopdbop 8 ай бұрын

I have been using the Keystone Pantry brand of Allulose since I first heard about allulose around the end of 2017. Long time user, I like that it's just straight allulose, though I did get some of the Splenda brand on a clearance table, one time. Gotta save the bucks.

@SeriousKeto 8 ай бұрын

I bought a 5 pound bag of the Keystone the last time Amazon had it on sale.

@lighthousefan5538 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to your next session. I've bought a some allulose to make simple syrup and marshmallows hoping to not have the crystallization. I noticed that if you buy the 12 oz 2 pack on AMAZON the SPLENDA ALLULOSE price per ounce reduced to ($0.69 / Ounce) Total $16.49. So it brings it a little more closer in price to Keystone.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

If you buy the 3 lb bag, it goes down to $0.43/oz.

@lighthousefan5538 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto Sounds good 👍

@jasonfurl7207 7 ай бұрын

One observation that I’ve had is that Allulose works great for Keto Ice Cream Recipes. It keeps the ice cream soft and creamy like real sugar. Other sugar substitutes get rock hard. It’s definitely a good choice in ice cream applications

@SeriousKeto 7 ай бұрын

That is true. I always add a teaspoon of it to every pint I make in my Ninja Creami.

@stevenbarton989 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose makes killer caramel and caramel sauces. Also, best sweetener for ice cream. Baked goods made with allulose have a soft texture and it would, therefore, be unsuitable for hard or crunchy items like biscotti.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Good info.

@cathypitts8968 3 жыл бұрын

I love allulose! ❤️ Anything that goes in the refrigerator, I make with allulose. As it doesn't recrystallize when it gets cold. Crunchy mousse or cake are not a good choice. And I love the way it dissolves completely, like sugar. Ice cream is so much smoother with allulose, not hard. I use Wholesome brand. I've recently purchased Besti brand powdered monkfruit/allulose blend. It works very well for powdered sweetener without an off taste. Personally, I will not use stevia, as I can't handle the bitter taste. Just wondering... Why on Earth would you taste just the sweeteners? Wouldn't it make more sense to use them in a known successful keto recipe for comparison?

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

No matter what I do or how I test, someone will find an issue with it.

@1KayBilly 3 жыл бұрын

In my tests, erythritol mixes give better texture and browning for baked goods, but allulose is the only way to go for ice cream.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. I just find that I can't get past the cooling sensation of erythritol. What may eventually come out of my testing is some experiments on home made sweetener blends - see if I can make something that becomes an "all purpose" sweetener. Maybe that's too loft an ambition... 😄

@1KayBilly 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto That would be great! I also can't get past the cooling in certain foods.

@cathypitts8968 3 жыл бұрын

I've also been mixing sweeteners. Finding the 'sweet spot' for sugar free baking would be amazing! Love allulose, but erythritol works better for some things. Just gotta get past the cooling. 😯

@sarahgreco9821 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your reviews! Also, you mentioned recently about using a continuous glucose monitor. Can you share where/how you got yours?

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Levels program: levels.link/seriousketo Be aware that it is quite expensive and using my link will not get you a discount. It will, however, allow you to bypass the 45K person waiting list.

@BlackSeedOil20 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for making a video on taste. I am anotjer super taster and I can taste the slightest differences. I hate stevia and seriously looking for something else. I think allulose is better for me since I do not like sweet food that much. I have no issue with some bitterness either but I keep hearing monk fruit is healthier. I may just go with the allulose from splenda even with those "natural" flavours.

@SeriousKeto 11 ай бұрын

I had a viewer who told me she contacted Splenda to inquire what the "natural" flavor was and was told that it was stevia.

@licoriceechidna 3 жыл бұрын

No freaking way. I was thinking of buying allulose for making keto caramel. Get out of my head. Lol Thanks for this video. Btw your daughter is adorable. I'm going to buy Anthony's Allulose. I love their brand.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose caramelizes really well, as I’ll show in the kitchen science video. It has a low caramelization point, so don’t take your eyes off of it.

@licoriceechidna 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto I will, and can't wait for that video.

@joannepitre723 3 жыл бұрын

You two are so cute together. I'm going to miss Courtney when she goes away.

@Mr.Helper. 3 жыл бұрын

Where she going ?

@joannepitre723 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Helper. military training

@domitron Жыл бұрын

Allulose is fantastic for home made ice cream made with my Ninja Creami. Of course, allulose is not sweet enough for ice cream alone, but that problem is trivial to solve - just add sucralose (Splenda) or rebaudioside-A (Stevia extract). It isn't hard to get a super sweet arifical sweetner that is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and that tastes good (sucralose, Stevia extract, and aspertame all work for that), but for ice cream that is not all you need. You need something with the physical properties of sugar, and allulose fits that bill perfectly. So allulose with a little of one of the super sweetners covers all bases. Also, in the case of ice cream, allulose depresses the freezing temperature making the ice cream softer too, which I think is a bonus.

@daleroley5185 2 жыл бұрын

great job

@thewayfaringgoblin4544 Жыл бұрын

I am in Australia and I bought a tub of allulose 19oz jar for 32 AUD off of Amazon Australia ( Allulose isn't sold in Aus) from the US and really hope it is good 🙂

@jdoden100 Жыл бұрын

Steve, since your test, Splenda brand is now as of this post, 55 cents per oz on Amazon. Makes it pretty cost effective.

@SeriousKeto Жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks

@OldFartGrows 3 жыл бұрын

We just did a sugar sub taste test here in my culinary lab. First we did products straight up like you did in this video. Didn't work out too well. We didn't like most offerings. Then we changed methodologies. We did 4 TBSP heavy, 4 drops vanilla, and 1/2 a tsp of each sweetener. We did blind like you did and we even included standard sugar. Our results were vastly different on the second test. Without the straight chemistry taste of the raw substitutes we found we really enjoyed some we had eliminated in the first test. Funny result was that none of us liked the normal sugar when compared to the subs. And two of the tasters were regular sugar eaters. Not going to give away any more results because we don't want to color your thoughts. Just wanted to offer a method that gave us better real world data. Turns out none of us eat the sweeteners straight out of the bag anyway (grin) I've been thinking of joining the Keto Cooks on YT. I'm a classically trains cherry (CIA in Hyde Park) and I do chemistry for fun & profit. Almost finished setting up my lab, will see how I feel about it then. Your channel is my fave keto show because you run tests. Have a GROOVY Day, Dahbig Kahuna

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

You say 4 TBSP "heavy". does that mean "heavy whipping cream"?

@leahfolsom6755 3 жыл бұрын

I would be curious as to a gastro follow up. Allulose can get your tummy a rumblin so I’m curious if you had any side effects. Thanks for the video!

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

The only sweetener I've found that affects me that way is xylitol. I hate that stuff.

@spitrat202 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but the nutrition label for the Splenda/Allulose has 8 grams of carbs for 2 tsp. (8g), that's a big chunk out of my daily 20. Still searching for the 'right' one that tastes good with zero carbs. Right now I do 1/2 pure stevia extract and 1/2 ez-sweetz, tastes okay.

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

That’s because the FDA recently required that allulose be labeled as a sugar despite the fact that all keto products subtract it from net carbs.

@johnstobbscpa8081 3 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your insights. I've had my eye on Anthony's allulose on Amazon. It has a 4.7 star rating where the Splenda has 4.2. If you get a chance, would love your opinion.

@johnstobbscpa8081 3 жыл бұрын

so I ordered both thru amazon and tasted each this morning. They were both good, I liked the Splenda a bit more than the Anthony's: it tasted a bit sweeter to me.

@FUKuViacom 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to the full shootout. Just today I saw this elsewhere: “When we want it to taste like bread it taste weird or like cake. When you want it to taste like cake it taste like bread or something else entirely. - Keto baking It made me laugh because it’s so true & felt appropriate to share here. Original credit goes to Cordovan147 over on Reddit for this Keto Baking Maxim

@donnagormannewell5225 3 жыл бұрын

If you buy the 3 lb. bag on Amazon, the Splenda brand drops down to $.42 an ounce ($19.99 for a 3 lb. bag), making it one of the best values. I searched multiple websites before I made my purchase, and the 3 lb. bag of the Splenda brand was considerably less expensive then all others. Even Keystone in their 20 lb. bulk ($140), is more expensive then the 3 lb. Splenda bag. FIY. For our general purpose sweetener, we mix together 1-1/2 lb. Erythritol, 1-1/2 lb. Allulose and 1-1/2 tsp. powdered Monk Fruit concentrate.

@TheVinegarden 3 жыл бұрын

I found out I’m allergic to most of the sweeteners. I break out on my face like crazy. Allulose is the only one I haven’t tried.

@butterflyforeve 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose is made from the same molecule as sugar so it may work for you

@dwightgordon803 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the kitchen science episode. I have been told that since allulose is actually a sugar, it behaves like sugar and doesn't make ice cream rock hard. I've been meaning to try it out. Also, is the kitchen science review of various thickeners still in the works?

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of things in the works. I haven't forgotten. 🙂

@lisaseward67 3 жыл бұрын

Some folks report gastric distress after eating Allulose; have you found that?

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

The only sweetener that causes me distress is xylitol. That stuff wrecks me.

@stevenbarton989 3 жыл бұрын

I only have gastric issues with one brand, the Keystone Pantry brand. I've used several other brands over the years without issue.

@dianawilkinson2867 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve and Courtney and family! My family loves your family and is very appreciative of all you’ve taught us and are teaching us. I thought you would want to know that your comment on Splenda allulose being more expensive, I’ve found to be a mistake, my friend. The Keystone is the one for $.84 an ounce and the Splenda is the one for $.57 an ounce, as seen on Amazon. I thought you would want to know this. I am still concerned about the natural flavor thing and what that really entails. I’d love to know what these natural flavors derive from. Thank you for everything you do. God bless you and yours always.

@SeriousKeto Жыл бұрын

It was at the time of this video release. And according to one of my viewers who contacted Splenda, the natural flavor is stevia extract

@JoeHusosky 3 жыл бұрын

Allulose his hands down my favorite been using it for about 2 years now come down quite a bit and if you buy 3 lb at a time it's not too terrible price wise

@SeriousKeto 3 жыл бұрын

True. The price per ounce on the Splenda brand drops considerably when you get the 3 lb bag.

@jillhartman5650 3 жыл бұрын

Same here but I buy it in 20 or 25 pound boxes from keystone or Hoosier Hill about $7/pound when bought in bulk. I make "maple syrup" carmel, and all my keto sweet things with it, hands down best sweetener IMHO

@JNante 3 жыл бұрын

@@jillhartman5650 hey jill, would you share your maple syrup recipe? Thanks in advance. 🙂

@justjennifer8448 3 жыл бұрын

@@jillhartman5650 I also would love to see your maple syrup recipe if you didn’t mind sharing.☺️

@wtglb 3 жыл бұрын

@@jillhartman5650 I use the Hoosier Hill brand too, Allulose is the best 👍🏻