Dopa ‘Sugar Free’ is the ultimate diabetic and keto-friendly drinking chocolate completely free of sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, standing out as the best-tasting drinking chocolate on the market. Dopa 'Sugar Free' drinking chocolate tastes just like our Dopa 'Original' - bold, rich, and satisfying!

Why did we choose Allulose & Monk Fruit sweeteners?

Allulose is a non-alcohol, non-artificial sugar that tastes identical to regular sugar with slightly less sweetness potency. We bridged the gap using pure Monk Fruit concentrate, one of the purest and most natural sweeteners ever discovered. Not only will these two sweeteners help you enjoy your hot chocolate like never before - without digestive issues, a bitter or metallic aftertaste, or a thin texture. You will actually look after your health at the same time! 

Benefits of Allulose

• Zero glycemic index - does not cause increases in blood glucose or insulin

• Lowers blood sugar by inhibiting digestive enzymes and blocking glucose absorption in the gut

• Very low in calories - 0.2-0.4 calories per gram

• Supports satiety to aid in weight management 

• No digestive discomfort

• Safe for dental health - does not contribute to tooth decay

The scientific background of Allulose

The breakthrough in manufacturing Allulose occurred in 1994 when researchers in Japan discovered a specific enzyme (D-tagatose 3-epimerase). This enzyme takes the abundant fructose derived from corn or other plant starches and essentially flips its molecular structure at a very specific point.

That enzymatic rearrangement from fructose to allulose (specifically making it a C-3 epimer of fructose) is the key to its benefits. Because the molecule is shaped differently than standard sugars, the human body does not recognize it as energy. It provides roughly 90% less energy than standard table sugar (about 0.4 calories per gram). The majority of it is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in urine without being metabolized, which is why it doesn't spike blood glucose or insulin.

Clinical studies also show that allulose can actively suppress appetite and promote feelings of satiety, primarily by stimulating the release of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone that signals fullness to the brain. 

Benefits of Monk Fruit

• Zero glycemic index - does not cause increases in blood glucose or insulin

• Zero calorie

• Potent antioxidant

• No digestive discomfort

• Safe for dental health - does not contribute to tooth decay

The scientific background of Monk Fruit 

Monk fruit gets its sweetness from naturally occurring plant compounds called mogrosides, which are entirely different from simple sugars like fructose or glucose. While fructose is a monosaccharide that provides calories and raises blood sugar, mogrosides have a completely unique chemical structure (cucurbitane-type triterpenoids) that the human body does not break down for energy. This is why monk fruit provides intense sweetness with zero calories and zero glycemic impact while acting as potent antioxidants that help reduce cellular oxidative stress and combat inflammation.