Binding syrup composition comprising allulose and low sugar syrups, products containing the syrup composition and methods of making

A binding bar syrup composition comprising:

• allulose in an amount from about 15% to about 37.5% (wt. %) of the binding bar syrup;
• at least one low sugar syrup having low mono- and di-saccharide content;
• optionally, an additional syrup;
• and,
• at least one additional binder ingredient one or more additional binder ingredients selected from the group consisting of water, glycerin, nut butters, flavorings extracts, flavoring liquor, salt, fats, oils, maltodextrin, polydextrose, xanthan gum, guar gum, soluble corn fiber, polyols wherein the combination of one or more additional binder ingredients are in an amount, or from about 12.5 wt-% and about 50 wt-% of the binding bar syrup;
• wherein the binding bar syrup composition has a DP1+DP2 content from the at least one low sugar syrup and optional additional syrup in an amount from about 8% to about 15% (wt. % of the binding bar syrup) and DP 3+ content greater than about 35% (wt. %) and wherein the binding bar syrup a DP1 to DP3+ content ratio is less than about 2.0;
• wherein the binding bar syrup has a Brix of at least 80° Brix
• wherein the composition does not include sucrose.