Digestive Tolerance of Maltitol and FOS

Digestive Tolerance and Postprandial Glycaemic and Insulinaemic Responses Evaluation of Different Maltitol/FOS Mixtures in Healthy Adults

Digestive symptoms following consumption of low digestibe carbohydrates are generally assessed product by product but several ingredients can be used simultaneously. The study aimed at evaluating to digestive tolerance of maltitol and FOS used in a same food.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI between 18.5 and 30
• normal and regular stool frequency: at least 3 stools per week and no more than 3 per days
• subjects not sufferinf from a metabolic, functional or inflammatory disease affecting intestinal transit and nutrients absorption
• subjects not sufferinf from IBS according to Rome III criteria
• subjects not using mdeiction which could affect nutrients absoprtion

Exclusion Criteria:

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