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HYGIENE TECHNOLOGY MADE IN GERMANY
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the carbohydrates we consume – and carbohydrates that help to keep the blood glucose level under control are the way to go. There are two effective ways to minimize the glycaemic effect of food products. The first is to modify the glucose supply with fully available, yet low glycaemic carbohydrates such as PalatinoseTM (isomaltulose); ensu- ring the carbohydrate energy enters the body in a balanced way. The se- cond is to reduce overall glucose sup- ply by sugar replacement, using parti- ally (e.g. the sugar replacer ISOMALT) or non-available carbohydrates (e.g. the prebiotic fibres Orafti® Inulin and Orafti® Oligofructose).
Derived from the sugar beet, Palati- noseTM has a mild sugar-like sweet ta- ste. It supplies the body with the same amount of energy as other common, high glycaemic carbohydrates, but in a more balanced way. The slower yet complete digestion and absorption of PalatinoseTM is characterized by a slo- wer, longer lasting, and steadier blood glucose response, without the signifi- cant drops in blood glucose associa- ted with conventional high glycaemic sugars. This lower and more balanced
blood glucose response results in less insulin release and an improved meta- bolic profile, which helps consumers who want to manage their weight as part of their new year’s resolution.
Alternatively, better blood sugar management can also be achieved by replacing available carbohydrates with partially (e.g. the sugar replacer ISO- MALT) or non-available carbohydrates (e.g. chicory root fibres).
ISOMALT, the only sugar replacer from beet sugar, has a very low effect on blood sugar levels and does not trigger insulin release to any signifi- cant extent. With its sugar-like taste, this bulk sweetener can replace sugar in a 1:1 ratio in various applications. Aside from being the number one su- gar replacer in sugar-free hard candies worldwide, it is also popular in pro- ducts like chewing gum, baked goods and cereals.
BENEO’s functional fibres inulin and oligofructose, are also additional op- tions when looking to reduce the glu- cose supply of foods. They are both prebiotic fibres, naturally derived from the chicory root, and they both have a mild and pleasant taste. Partially re-
placing high glycaemic sugars, these chicory root fibres effectively reduce the glycaemic response of foods while still offering excellent sensorial taste and texture. At the same time, inulin and oligofructose also enrich foods with prebiotic fibre content, thus hel- ping consumers to reach the recom- mended level of dietary fibre intake and boosting digestive health.
To a healthier year ahead
BENEO’s portfolio of ingredients such as PalatinoseTM, ISOMALT, Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose has proven that their benefits can help manuf- acturers produce foods that are both healthy and tasty to consumers, hel- ping them to keep their blood gluco- se levels at a lower, more balanced level. With the interest in healthier food products continuing to grow, the time is now for manufacturers to start adapting their recipes to meet this demand, making it easier for consu- mers fulfill their New Year’s goals of a healthier lifestyle.
(Author: Christian Philippsen, Managing Director,
BENEO Asia Pacific)
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