Sugar alternatives explained, without the hype. Start here to compare allulose, monk fruit, stevia and sugar alcohols such as erythritol, decode sweetener INS codes on Indian labels, and see why jaggery and honey still count as sugar. Every guide is referenced and updated as the evidence changes.
Last updated: November 2026
Compare sweeteners
- What is allulose?: the rare sugar, explained
- Allulose vs erythritol: what the research says on glucose, gut comfort and heart questions
- Allulose, monk fruit and stevia blends: why blends exist and what each part does
- Erythritol-free sweeteners in India: what to look for on the label
- Sugar and sweetener myths, fact-checked: nine common claims with verdicts
- Sweeteners and brain ageing: what a recent study did and didn't show
Read labels like a pro
- Sweetener INS codes on Indian labels: 955, 960, 968 and more, decoded
- Sugar-free vs no added sugar: what Indian label claims mean
- FSSAI's proposed red warning label: what "High Sugar" will mean
Everyday Indian sugar
- How to reduce sugar in chai: a step-down plan
- Jaggery vs sugar: why gud isn't a healthier swap
- Honey vs sugar: why honey isn't a free pass
- Diwali mithai and blood sugar: enjoy sweets, skip the slump
Check a claim yourself
Heard something new about sugar or sweeteners? Trulo Compass checks food, sugar and diabetes claims against published research and gives a cited verdict. It is in beta and AI-generated, so check the sources it cites.
Related: the fibre hub, the glucose hub and the science behind Trulo.
This page is for information, not medical advice. If you have diabetes or take medication, talk to your doctor before changing your diet.
