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Abstract
With the growing recognition of the health benefits associated with GI foods in managing type 2 diabetes and alleviating oxidative stress, wheat-based low-GI foods enriched with resistant starch (RS) emerging as a promising alternative to refined grains in daily diets. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the health benefits of RS, delving into its types, characteristics, and the mechanisms underpinning its resistance to hydrolysis.
To enhance the functionality of RS, various modification techniques—encompassing chemical, enzymatic, physical, and combinatory approaches—have been explored to increase RS content in wheat-based foods while improving their sensory attributes. Additionally, the incorporation of phytochemicals and other natural extracts into low-GI food formulations has demonstrated potential to enhance both nutritional and sensory properties.
This review also examines market trends for low-GI foods, identifying key challenges in industrial manufacturing processes. By addressing these issues, this work aims to support future research and guide the development of improved standards for low-GI wheat-based food products.
期刊介绍:
Carbohydrate Polymers stands as a prominent journal in the glycoscience field, dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of polysaccharides with applications spanning bioenergy, bioplastics, biomaterials, biorefining, chemistry, drug delivery, food, health, nanotechnology, packaging, paper, pharmaceuticals, medicine, oil recovery, textiles, tissue engineering, wood, and various aspects of glycoscience.
The journal emphasizes the central role of well-characterized carbohydrate polymers, highlighting their significance as the primary focus rather than a peripheral topic. Each paper must prominently feature at least one named carbohydrate polymer, evident in both citation and title, with a commitment to innovative research that advances scientific knowledge.