Zero sugar syrup can be a useful swap for people with diabetes who want sweetness in their coffee without added sugar. A serve of Zerup has 0g sugar and less than 1 calorie, so it adds sweetness without adding sugar to your drink. It isn’t a treatment or a must have for managing diabetes, though, and it works best as part of a balanced diet. Here’s what’s in it, how it fits different eating styles, and how to use it.
What’s in Zero Sugar Syrup?
Zerup syrups are sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K instead of sugar. Both are intense sweeteners, which means a tiny amount delivers a lot of sweetness. They’re approved for use in Australian food and drinks and are regulated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
The rest of the bottle is mostly filtered water, flavouring, a stabiliser and preservatives that keep it fresh. The result is a syrup that dissolves instantly in hot or cold drinks and tastes like the café syrups you already know, minus the sugar.
Can People With Diabetes Use Zero Sugar Syrup?
Yes. Non-nutritive sweeteners like sucralose contain no carbohydrate and very few calories, as Diabetes Australia explains, so a serve of zero sugar syrup won’t add sugar to your coffee the way a regular syrup would.
Diabetes Australia also points out that sweeteners aren’t essential for managing diabetes, and that small amounts of regular sugar can still fit into a healthy diet. Zero sugar syrup simply gives you another option. If you’re managing diabetes, talk to your GP or dietitian about what suits your eating plan.
Cutting Back on Added Sugar
Eating too much added sugar isn’t good for anyone, and healthdirect recommends limiting it. Sweetened coffees are an easy place to start. Swapping a regular flavoured syrup for a zero sugar version lets you keep your daily caramel latte or iced coffee while cutting the added sugar from that drink entirely.
If weight management is your goal, read more on whether zero sugar syrups help with weight loss.
Does It Fit Keto and Low Carb Eating?
With 0g sugar and less than 1 calorie per serve, Zerup is easy to fit into keto and low carb eating. It’s a simple way to flavour black coffee, cold brew or a protein shake without using up your daily carb allowance.
Is Zero Sugar Syrup Better for Your Teeth?
Sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth that cause tooth decay. Zero sugar syrup doesn’t contain sugar, so it doesn’t feed those bacteria in the same way. Like many flavoured drinks, it is slightly acidic, so regular brushing and dental check ups still matter.
How to Use Zerup Every Day
Zerup syrups go well beyond coffee. Add 10 to 30ml to:
- Lattes, flat whites and iced coffee
- Protein shakes and smoothies
- Sparkling water and mocktails
- Yoghurt, desserts and baking
Start with the classics in our range of sugar free coffee syrups, or try these protein shakes with sugar free syrups for a post workout boost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does zero sugar syrup raise blood sugar?
Zerup contains 0g sugar and is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K, which contain no carbohydrate. A serve is unlikely to affect blood sugar the way a regular sugar syrup would.
Is zero sugar syrup safe?
The sweeteners in Zerup are approved by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for use in food and drinks in Australia.
Do I need zero sugar syrup if I have diabetes?
No. Diabetes Australia notes that sweeteners aren’t required to manage diabetes. Zero sugar syrup is an option for people who want sweetness without added sugar.
Conclusion
Zero sugar syrup won’t replace good diabetes care, but it does make it easier to enjoy the flavours you love with less added sugar. Whether you’re managing diabetes, following a low carb diet or just cutting back, Zerup gives you café-style sweetness with 0g sugar and less than 1 calorie per serve. Explore the full range of zero sugar syrups and find your favourite flavour.
