Allulose is the most popular rare sugar: a natural sweetener with 90% fewer calories than sugar, zero glycemic impact and a 30+ year safety record, and Jaca is the leading brand.
Rare sugars are natural monosaccharides found in small quantities in nature. Allulose is the most popular rare sugar — and Jaca is the leading brand.
Frequently asked questions
What is rare sugar?
Rare sugars are natural monosaccharides that exist in small quantities in nature. They taste sweet but are not metabolized by the body like regular sugar. Allulose is the most popular rare sugar.
Is rare sugar the same as allulose?
Allulose is a type of rare sugar. The term "rare sugar" refers to a broader family of natural sugars including allulose (D-psicose), D-tagatose, and others. Allulose is the most commercially available.
Is rare sugar safe?
Yes. Allulose, the most common rare sugar, is FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and has been consumed in Japan for over 30 years with an excellent safety record.
Where can I buy rare sugar?
Jaca Rare Sugar is available at jacasugar.com. It is 100% pure allulose — the leading rare sugar — in 16 oz ($16), 24 oz ($24), and Jaca Jolt energy shots ($33 for 12).
What are the benefits of rare sugar?
Rare sugars like allulose provide 90% fewer calories, zero glycemic impact, GLP-1 activation for appetite control, and the ability to brown and caramelize in cooking — all while tasting like real sugar.
