It’s well known that sugar can send your blood sugar soaring, but how do sugar replacements compare? And where do sweet proteins, like the ones we brew at Oobli, come into play?
A recent triple-blind study set out to find the answer by testing the body’s metabolic response to three sweeteners: sucrose (table sugar), stevia and brazzein (a sweet protein).
The Study
Participants consumed beverages sweetened with one of the three options. Researchers then measured several key metabolic markers:
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GLP-1, GIP and PYY (hormones involved in appetite and digestion)
Key Findings
Sucrose triggered significant spikes in blood glucose, insulin and GIP levels. Stevia and brazzein, by contrast, did not.
Stevia has long been a go-to alternative for its neutral effect on blood sugar and now, sweet proteins like brazzein are showing similar, science-backed benefits.
Results: Blood Glucose Spikes Significantly with Sucrose
Results: Insulin Spikes Significantly with Sucrose
What This Means
The takeaway? Sweet proteins like brazzein deliver the sweetness people crave without the metabolic spikes associated with sugar. That makes them a smart, science-supported option for anyone looking to reduce sugar without sacrificing taste.
At Oobli, we’re proud to be leading the way in sweet protein innovation—providing a better way to sweeten the world.
