Senior and clinical nutrition

According to the World Health Oganization (WHO), diabetic sufferers worldwide in 2040 will reach 640 million, in other words, a 50% increase over 2015. Diabetes is an especially common problem in older adults. More than 25% of the U.S. population aged 65  or over has diabetes, and the aging of the overall population is a significant driver of the diabetes epidemic. Older patients may be more vulnerable to most of the diabetes-related complications since the latter arise in them at an accelerated rate.

NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber, boost the fibre effect with a low impact on blood glucose.

For those who prefer a neutral taste low GI solution, NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber is the perfect solution. Bland taste, fully soluble, supported by a solid scientific background, NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber has been recognized by the European Food Safety Agency to have a positive impact on blood glucose. Indeed, consumption of foods/drinks containing NUTRIOSE® instead of sugars induces a lower blood glucose rise after their consumption compared to sugar-containing foods/drinks.

SweetPearl^® maltitol is the most effective and convenient sugar-like sweetening solution.

• It makes it possible to develop tasty low-GI food products. It is classified as having a very low glycaemic index (GI = 29). As such, SweetPearl® is notably useful in preventing obesity and associated chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• It is well tolerated. No adverse digestive effect up to 40g+/day (twice the dose of other polyols).
• It provides a natural sweet taste and mouthfeel very close to sugars.  SweetPearl^® is also easy to use, with excellent solubility, and offers a wide range of particle sizes to adapt to every product and process. Hygroscopicity is low.
• Unlike sucrose, it is not fermented by oral bacteria and is therefore recognized Safe for Teeth, permitting Toothfriendly labelling.