Application A1247 D-allulose as a novel food

15 December 2023

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes this opportunity to comment on Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) Call for submissions – A1247 – D-allulose as a novel food.

The AFGC understands that FSANZ has assessed an application made by Samyang Corporation to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit D-allulose from enzymatic conversion of fructose by D-psicose 3-epimerase (EC 5.1.3.30) from immobilised Microbacterium foliorum and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. It is proposed that D-allulose be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for conventional sugar ingredients, particularly sucrose.

The AFGC has reviewed FSANZ’s assessment and supports permitting the use of the applicant’s D-allulose.