Product Development Focus: Low-Glycemic Foods

Food Technology magazine has teamed up with Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) to bring you the latest in product innovation. Food Technology & GNPD have provided a preview of the latest products that are generating international buzz within the low-glycemic foods category. 

Low-glycemic is making its way around the globe, and some are touting it as the next potential diet craze in the U.S. The following products are providing interesting ways manufacturers are leveraging low-glycemic index in new developments.

For additional information regarding the latest trends in this category, please visit the November issue of Food Technology (see below) for Lynn Dornblaser’s assessment of the current state of low-glycemic. Lynn is the director of Mintel’s Custom Solutions team.

Product Innovation

Radnor Hills: GI Fruits Still Fruit Drinks Range (UK)

In the UK, Radnor Hills recently introduced GI Fruits Still Fruit Drinks Range, a range of still fruit drinks with a low glycemic index (under 55 of on the glycemic scale), made from Welsh mineral water. They are said to provide a longer lasting energy source, keeping blood sugar levels stable. Additionally, they contain no artificial colors or sweeteners, and are available in Blueberry, Orange, Apple, and Lemon & Lime varieties.


Kashi: Go Lean Energy Roll (U.S.)

In the U.S., Kashi released its new Go Lean Energy Roll, which features an Optimized Glycemic Response formula that slowly releases carbohydrates to help balance the blood sugar. In addition, the product contains 12g of protein and 5g of fiber.


Majans: Monsoon Savoury Snack Range (Australia)

Majans in Australia extended its range of Monsoon Savoury Snacks to include Monsoon Chips, available in Yoghurt & Spring Onion and Vinegar & Sea Salt varieties. Monsoon Chips are said to have all the goodness and protein of the simple chick pea, transformed into a crunchy chip containing 30% less calories than regular potato chips, a low GI of 32, and no cholesterol or gluten.


Food Technology Articles (pdf)

Marketing Low-Glycemic Foods
Low-GI products are appearing on store shelves around the world, but will they go the way of the low-carb phenomenon?
- Lynn Dornblaser

Understanding Glycemic Impact
Some consumers are choosing foods based on their glycemic impact, but much work remains to be done on the development of low-glycemic foods.
- Rhonda Witwer

Controlling Listeria in the Food Processing Environment
Control of Listeria in the processing plant is an unending task requiring careful thought, vigilance in observation and sampling, diligence in tracking, and appropriate corrective action.
- Jeffrey L. Kornacki

Resources

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Global New Products Database (GNPD) is part of Mintel International Group Ltd. GNPD provides the worlds premier editorial coverage of new product development. GNPD monitors worldwide product innovation in consumer packaged goods markets, offering unrivalled coverage of new product activity for competitor monitoring and product idea generation. Food, beverage and non-food sectors are all covered. For more information, visit: www.gnpd.com.