2025-05-12 01:55Summary of Conference Call on D-Allulose Industry Overview - The focus is on the D-Allulose market, a new segment within the sugar substitute industry, which is gaining traction due to recent policy support and health trends [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments 1. Policy Support: The Ministry of Commerce and the National Health Commission, along with 12 other departments, issued a notice promoting healthy consumption, emphasizing dietary guidance for patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. This highlights the importance of health-focused food products like D-Allulose [1]. 2. Health Benefits: D-Allulose is recognized for its potential to lower blood pressure and lipid levels, as well as its role in preventing type 2 diabetes, aligning with the government's health initiatives [1]. 3. Regulatory Approval: The National Health Commission completed a public consultation on D-Allulose on April 20, marking its path towards compliance and potential market entry [1]. 4. Market Potential: D-Allulose is expected to replace existing sugar substitutes in beverages and food, indicating a significant market opportunity. The global approval history of D-Allulose spans 14 years, with countries like the USA, Japan, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, and Australia recognizing it as a food ingredient [2]. 5. GRAS Status: D-Allulose is classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by FEMA, allowing its use in beverages and dairy products, further enhancing its marketability [2]. 6. Health Advantages: In addition to its sweetening properties, D-Allulose offers benefits such as promoting the Maillard reaction, lowering blood sugar and lipid levels, aiding liver detoxification, and preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes [2]. 7. Company Developments: - Baolingbao: Currently constructing a 30,000-ton D-Allulose project, which will be actively promoted for consumer sales once approved for domestic use [3]. - Bailong Chuangyuan: Has a crystallized sugar project with an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, which can produce 5,000 tons of D-Allulose [3]. Additional Important Information - D-Allulose is positioned as a new star among sweeteners, with no reported side effects and the ability to release GLP-1, which can combat obesity and diabetes [2]. - Companies to watch in this sector include Bailong Chuangyuan, Baolingbao, Sanyuan Biological, and Huakang Co. [2].