Ingredients for fat burning, GLP-1 release, calorie, sugar & fat reduction
Trying to stay on-top of one’s weight is a never-ending journey for many people in our society. Whether it is just to shed a few pounds or more, many individuals keep regular check on their weight. An alarming number of people are struggling with overweight or obesity and that on the long-term can cause metabolic diseases and conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Apart from regularly changing trendy diet plans, certain weight loss drugs using GLP-1-analogues receive more attention as they tackle the overweight and metabolism.
Small daily changes in the diet, either accompanying or after discontinuation of weight loss diet plans and/or medication, can help to manage energy intake or increase fat burning. They can even result in weight loss and better body composition while metabolic health is improved.
Consumers are increasingly aware of their dietary choices having a major impact on their metabolism and weight, thus influencing their overall health. Avoiding weight gain is as important as losing weight. That is why they are actively asking for nutritional products that support their weight management efforts. In addition, with the more extreme diets from weight loss plans, it becomes more vital to ensure every meal or snack offers the much-needed nutrition the body requires.
With its range of functional ingredients (fibres, carbohydrates, proteins and specialty rice ingredients), BENEO meets these expectations.
Functional ingredients – Support the GLP-1 journey, every step of the way
To improve their overall health, consumers are turning to this wide range of functional ingredients. Whether or not they are supporting themselves through medication, they are taking a holistic approach that goes beyond weight loss alone, aiming to support long-term well-being. Each of BENEO’s solutions, from fibres and carbohydrates, to proteins and specialty rice ingredients, offers distinct benefits that help in these individual consumer journeys.
- 1 in 3 US consumers say that they have engaged most in weight control in order to live healthily 1
- 58% of both medicated and non-medicated US consumers are interested in food and drinks that naturally support GLP-1 release 2
1 Innova Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey 2024
2 FMCG Gurus, Weight loss medication Survey, USA, May 2025
Palatinose™ – Steering metabolism for a healthy weight effectively
Carbohydrate choice matters at any time to manage a healthy weight. In contrast to fast available carbohydrates, BENEO’s slow-release carbohydrate influences several parameters that contribute to weight management: Palatinonse™ is more slowly digested leading to a lower blood glucose and insulin response and thereby the promotion of fat burning in contrast to high glycaemic sugars and carbohydrates. Another consequence of the slower glucose release is the more sustained and overall higher release of the beneficial gut hormone GLP-1 compared to sucrose and other high glycaemic carbohydrates. GLP-1 is known for its positive effects on metabolism, including appetite reduction and weight management. Unlike traditional sucrose, Palatinose™ promotes higher GLP-1 levels even when consumed before a meal. In fact, a study in overweight adults has confirmed that an energy-restricted diet containing Palatinose™ is more effective at promoting weight loss and fat mass loss than the same diet containing sucrose.
According to national law, claims on pack are possible. For example, in the US the following structure-function claims are: “promotes fat oxidation” – “increased GLP-release”.
Chicory root fibre – Effect on satiety regulation
BENEO’s prebiotic fibre from the chicory root, such as Orafti® Synergy1 and Orafti® Oligofructose, support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. During the prebiotic fermentation, short chain fatty acids are formed that trigger a cascade of metabolic effects resulting in the promotion of satiety, and thereby help to eat less naturally. Research has shown that consuming 12 grams of BENEO’s/Orafti® Synergy1 daily can significantly reduce calorie intake and thereby may help people to maintain body weight on the long-term.
According to national law, claims on pack are possible. For example, in the US the following structure-function claims are: “eat less” – “Reduced food intake” – “less calorie intake” – “weight management” – “keeping weight stable”.
Calories count – Go for less sugar
Studies have shown that on average, women and men gain up to 1 kg each year – simply by eating as little as respectively 4kcal/day and 13kcal/day over the required amount.
BENEO functional fibres and sugar replacer Isomalt can help to achieve excellent taste with less calories, thereby facilitating product development with healthier nutrient compositions and lower calorie counts. While sugar contains 4 kcal/g, BENEO’s fibres Orafti® Oligofructose and Beneo-scFOS contain just 1,5 kcal/g at most* and Isomalt has a caloric value of 2kcal/g*. They offer versatile options to cut sugar and calories in different product categories can act as low-caloric sugar replacer.
* Regulations for nutritional labelling of calories vary from country to country.
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