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The Role of Erythritol and Xylitol in Stimulating  GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Hormones

The Role of Erythritol and Xylitol in Stimulating  GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Hormones: Implications for Appetite Regulationby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist Erythritol and xylitol are sugar alcohols (polyols) widely used as low-calorie sweeteners. Recent studies suggest that these compounds may influence the secretion of various gastrointestinal hormones, including Read more…

By Thom King, ago
Stevia sweetener

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Consumers are clamoring for forward-thinking products that offer an increasing array of health benefits. Replacing sugar with an alternative natural sweetener might seem like the easiest and safest path but wandering down that road without a map or a guide can be more than treacherous. Icon Foods has been formulating Read more…

By Thom King, ago