A growing body of research has shown that the long-term consumption of a diet based on high-carbohydrate low glycemic foods can be regarded as beneficial to all – health conscious consumers as well as diabetics – as it improves blood glucose control and reduces insulin demand as well as high blood fat levels which are associated with overall health benefits of

weight control and weight management risk-reduction of developing diabetes prevention of heart disease

With rising numbers of overweight, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, dietary habits are being reconsidered with consumers looking for alternatives while not accepting any compromise in taste.

To consider the glycemic effects of carbohydrates and to prefer low glycemic foods as part of a healthy diet has been recommended for the general population by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1997.

Using ISOMALT instead of sugars can significantly reduce the glycemic effect of many products such as baked goods, cereal bars, confectionery, jam or ice cream.