FDA Approves Qualified Health Claim for Resistant Starch, Type 2 Diabetes

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Ingredion Inc.’s (Westchester, IL) Hi-Maize high-amylose maize resistant starch has a newly approved qualified health claim from FDA linking the ingredient with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Foods and beverages-including bakery, nutrition bar, and cereal and pasta products-using Hi-Maize can now use the claims:

• “High-amylose maize resistant starch may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited scientific evidence for this claim.”
• “High-amylose maize resistant starch, a type of fiber, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited scientific evidence for this claim.”

According to Ingredion, FDA based its assessment on eight clinical trials showing the positive impact of Hi-Maize on insulin sensitivity and other biomarkers related to blood sugar.

“We believe the new qualified health claim is a positive development for consumers as it provides another pragmatic approach to potential diabetes risk reduction through everyday foods,” said Lorraine Niba, PhD, global director, nutrition springboard, for Ingredion.

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Jennifer Grebow
Editor-in-Chief
Nutritional Outlook magazine
jennifer.grebow@ubm.com