Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to acacia gum (gum arabic) and reduction of post‐prandial glycaemic responses (ID 842, 1977) and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 842, 1977) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

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EFSA JournalVolume 8, Issue 2 1475 OpinionOpen Access Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to acacia gum (gum arabic) and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 842, 1977) and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 842, 1977) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA)Search for more papers by this author EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA)Search for more papers by this author First published: 25 February 2010 https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1475Citations: 13 Panel members: Carlo Agostoni, Jean-Louis Bresson, Susan Fairweather-Tait, Albert Flynn, Ines Golly, Hannu Korhonen, Pagona Lagiou, Martinus Løvik, Rosangela Marchelli, Ambroise Martin, Bevan Moseley, Monika Neuhäuser-Berthold, Hildegard Przyrembel, Seppo Salminen, Yolanda Sanz, Sean (J.J.) Strain, Stephan Strobel, Inge Tetens, Daniel Tomé, Hendrik van Loveren, and Hans Verhagen. Correspondence: nda@efsa.europa.eu Acknowledgement: The Panel wishes to thank for the preparation of this opinion: The members of the Working Group on Claims: Carlo Agostoni, Jean-Louis Bresson, Susan Fairweather-Tait, Albert Flynn, Ines Golly, Marina Heinonen, Hannu Korhonen, Martinus Løvik, Ambroise Martin, Hildegard Przyrembel, Seppo Salminen, Yolanda Sanz, Sean (J.J.) Strain, Inge Tetens, Hendrik van Loveren and Hans Verhagen. The members of the Claims Sub-Working Group on Weight Management/Satiety/Glucose and Insulin Control/Physical Performance: Kees de Graaf, Joanne Harrold, Mette Hansen, Mette Kristensen, Anders Sjödin and Inge Tetens. Adoption date: 21 December 2009 Published date: 25 February 2010 Question number: EFSA-Q-2008-1629, EFSA-Q-2008-2710 On request from: European Commission AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Castellani F, 2005. Product focus-Fibregum™(Acacia gum) helps reduce the glycemic index of food products. Agro Food Industry Hi Tech. 16, 24. Frémont G, 2005. Glycaemic index and insulin index values of Fibregum enriched crisp breads. Colloïdes Naturels International (CNI). Gee JM, Lee-Finglas WE, Wortley GM, Pell JD and Johnson IT, 1995. Influence of non-starch polysaccharides on gastrointestinal endocrine mechanisms. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 49 Suppl 3, S170– 172. Meance S, Méschériakova VA, Charaphétdinov CC and Plotnikova OA, 2004. Glycemic index with a supplementation of acacia gum or a viscous acacia gum mix in type 2 diabetic women. Colloïdes Naturels International (CNI). Sharma RD, 1985. Hypoglycemic effect of gum acacia in healthy human subjects. Nutrition Research, 5, 1437– 1441. Venn BJ and Green TJ, 2007. Glycemic index and glycemic load: measurement issues and their effect on diet-disease relationships. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61, 122– 131. Citing Literature Volume8, Issue2February 20101475 ReferencesRelatedInformation