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STRATEGIC R&D

Having high blood glucose levels is also closely linked with being calcium absorption. In fact, prebiotic chicory root fibers from functional
overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, coronary heart disease, ingredients manufacturer , a patented blend of oligofructose-enriched
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and more. Crucially, it is core to the prevention and management of Inulin from the chicory root, has been shown to enhance the bioavailability
diabetes — which, at more serious stages, may lead to complications and absorption of calcium in the diet for bone health.
such as stroke, heart attack, and others. With the region expected to
see the number of diabetic individuals increase by 68% by 2045, it is Health is Wealth
paramount that better strategies are devised to help consumers Looking ahead, food manufacturers can use this new wave of consumers
manage their blood glucose levels, starting with the right daily diets. seeking healthier food options post-pandemic as an opportunity for
Food choices and ingredients that can reduce the blood glucose innovation. The pursuit of health is a two-way partnership involving
response will become increasingly important, and low glycemic consumers and food manufacturers. As the focus on healthy ageing
functional ingredients play a significant part in this process. In fact, continues to grow, and functional food ingredients like chicory root fiber 3
the key to promoting healthy ageing through blood sugar management and alternative natural sweetener rise in popularity, food manufacturers
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is via the right choice of carbohydrates. can play an active role in supporting consumer health goals by reimagining
Alternative natural sweetener from functional ingredients their product formulation. Incorporating more natural, functional food
manufacturer company is a slow-release carbohydrate made from ingredients with proven health benefits and providing consumers with
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sucrose which is naturally sourced from sugar beet. It leads to a slower better choices that contribute to a healthy and active lifestyle – no matter
and lower rise in blood glucose and insulin response. This makes it the age group – should be the ultimate goal.
an ideal ingredient to help support blood sugar management. Because
of its unique slow-release property and its low glycemic index (GI),
Alternative natural sweetener is a one-of-a-kind replacement for
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common sugars and maltodextrin, which have high glycemic values. More Information Service Info C014
Furthermore, its mild sugar-like taste and technical properties can
maintain or even improve the taste and texture of the final product.
ข้้อมููลเพิ่่�มูเติ่มู / Additional Information
Going Back to Your Roots 1 BENEO, the leading manufacturer of functional ingredients from natural sources
Prebiotic fiber is another important nutrient for a healthy lifestyle, as for food, feed, and pharmaceutical products
it not only improves bowel movement, but also benefits the gut — BENEO ผู้้�ผู้ลิิตแลิะพััฒนาส่่วนผู้ส่มอาหารเชิิงฟัังก์์ชิันจาก์ธรรมชิาติส่ำาหรับผู้ลิิตภััณฑ์์
where a large part of our inner defense system lies. As people grow อาหาร อาหารส่ัตว์ แลิะผู้ลิิตภััณฑ์์ยา
older, imbalances in the microbiome (dysbiosis) are common, and 2 Palatinose™, a naturally sourced smart carbohydrate with a low-glycemic
the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine tends to decline, profile
exposing them potentially to gastrointestinal discomfort, inflammation, Palatinose™คาร์โบไฮเดรตจาก์ธรรมชิาติที่่�ม่ค่าดัชิน่นำ�าตาลิตำ�า
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and other diseases. 3 Orafti , prebiotic fiber from the chicory root, can improve consumers’ digestive
Prebiotic chicory root fibers , Inulin, and Oligofructose promote a health, weight management, and calcium absorption.
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healthy gut by selectively feeding beneficial bacteria. Naturally sourced Orafti , เส่�นใยพัร่ไบโอติก์จาก์ชิิโคร่ ชิ่วยปรับปรุงระบบย่อยอาหารของผู้้�บริโภัค
from chicory roots, these prebiotic fibers improve digestive health by ควบคุมนำ�าหนัก์ แลิะเพัิ�มก์ารด้ดซึึมแคลิเซึ่ยม
supporting bowel regularity. A high-value clinical study found that เอกสารอ้างอ่ง / References
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