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allulose

[ al-yuh-lohs ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a sugar, C 6 H 12 O 6 , found naturally in small quantities in brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, wheat, figs, raisins, etc., and sometimes chemically synthesized from fructose for use as an alternative sweetener because it is relatively low in calories.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of allulose1

First recorded in 1855–60; all- ( def ) + (cell)ulose ( def )

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