Sean Moloughney10.23.08
Danisco has acquired an equity stake in New Zealand-based GraceLinc Limited, which produces and markets Glucagel, a naturally-extracted barley beta-glucan.
As a soluble dietary fiber ingredient, Glucagel has potential health benefits for cardiovascular health, digestive health and glucose and weight management. The cardiovascular health benefits of cereal beta-glucans can be attributed to their cholesterol-lowering properties. In addition, beta-glucans are low glycemic and hence suitable for consumers seeking low impact carbohydrates, including diabetics.
Cereal beta-glucans have the potential to capture a significant share of the market for soluble dietary fibers, which is estimated at more than EUR 400 million. The purchase is the start of a partnership aimed to make Glucagel a category-leading functional food and dietary supplement ingredient. When key milestones are met related to completion of human intervention studies and process development, Danisco plans to move to full ownership of the start-up company.
Glucagel is an innovative beta-glucan ingredient because of its high purity and it’s easy to formulate without affecting taste or odor. Glucagel can be used in a wide range of applications such as bakery, nutrition bars, beverages, dairy and dietary supplements.
As a soluble dietary fiber ingredient, Glucagel has potential health benefits for cardiovascular health, digestive health and glucose and weight management. The cardiovascular health benefits of cereal beta-glucans can be attributed to their cholesterol-lowering properties. In addition, beta-glucans are low glycemic and hence suitable for consumers seeking low impact carbohydrates, including diabetics.
Cereal beta-glucans have the potential to capture a significant share of the market for soluble dietary fibers, which is estimated at more than EUR 400 million. The purchase is the start of a partnership aimed to make Glucagel a category-leading functional food and dietary supplement ingredient. When key milestones are met related to completion of human intervention studies and process development, Danisco plans to move to full ownership of the start-up company.
Glucagel is an innovative beta-glucan ingredient because of its high purity and it’s easy to formulate without affecting taste or odor. Glucagel can be used in a wide range of applications such as bakery, nutrition bars, beverages, dairy and dietary supplements.