Our Approach to Health and Nutrition
Today's consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise and how they contribute to a better quality of life and wellbeing.
At Danisco, we're striving to take health and nutrition to the next level through our portfolio of innovative ingredients that offer specific physiological benefits in the areas of gut health, weight management and oral health.
Gut Health - Nutritionists believe that most consumers' diets are fibre deficient. In response to this, the market for fibre-enriched foods and beverages has steadily grown. Dietary fibre clearly has the ability to improve gut health. Danisco offers Litesse®, a soluble dietary fibre, which can easily be incorporated into foods to enhance fibre content.
The concept of prebiotics is relatively new in the area of gut health. Prebiotics are carbohydrates that pass undigested into the colon where they selectively stimulate beneficial bacteria. The Danisco ingredient Litesse® and Lactitol demonstrate prebiotic attributes and we remain committed to undertaking further research in this important area of digestive health.
Weight Management - With obesity on the rise worldwide, and the increased incidence of diabetes at all ages, weight-conscious consumers are seeking food products with fewer calories, reduced sugar, less fat and a lower glycaemic response.
For over 25 years, Danisco has been addressing sugar and fat replacement in processed foods. This expertise has evolved into an innovative portfolio of low calorie, sugar free, low fat, fibre-enhanced, low glycaemic ingredients. Our ingredients, including Litesse®, have the added benefit of inducing satiety, with the consumption of fewer calories. Low glycaemic and high fibre foods help moderate fluctuations in blood sugar levels and suppress hunger longer - thus reducing the temptation to overeat and assisting with weight management.
