NUTRIOSE®, a low-GR soluble fibre with an outstanding tolerance factor

The article investigates how NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber, a resistant dextrin, may be used to help achieve the nutritional goals of WHO/FAO.



Dr Catherine Lefranc
Reproduced courtesy of AgroFood industry hi-tech



The WHO/FAO currently recommends that the well-balanced diet required helping control the global epidemic in obesity should include:

- A balanced calorie intake (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins)
- Foods that release their energy slowly (i.e. about 10% total calories from quickly digested sugars (mono and disaccharides); and about 40% from complex sugars, such as fibre).


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Author : Dr Catherine LEFRANC PhD is Global Nutrition Market Development Manager at Roquette Frères - 62080 Lestrem (France)