ASX-Listed Holista and Holista Foods Inc. (USA) Develop Breakthrough Noodle Formula with Low-Glycemic Score of 38; To Secure ...
2017年10月19日 - 5:30PM
JCN Newswire
Australian Securities Exchange-listed food ingredient specialist
Holista CollTech Ltd (ASX: HCT, "Holista") announced today that it
has developed a breakthrough noodle formula certified to have a low
Glycemic Index ("GI") - opening a major market for a healthier
version of the staple which is vital in the global fight against
diabetes and obesity.
The noodles developed by Holista's Buffalo, New York-based U.S.
subsidiary of Holista Foods Inc. ("Holista Foods"), recorded a GI
reading of 38 in independent tests conducted by Glycemic Index
Laboratories, Inc, Toronto, Canada. The global average GI reading
for noodles is 60.
The GI reading indicates the rate in which foods containing
carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels in humans, with a lower
score indicating healthier food. More than 100 million adult
Americans suffer from diabetes or prediabetes, according to the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 11 million Canadians are
living with the disease.
The Diabetes Canada has endorsed Holista Foods' low-GI noodle
formula as having met the latter's dietary guidelines. Holista
Foods is allowed to display the Diabetes Canada logo on its
product.
In addition to the low GI reading of 38, each 85 gram serving of
noodles contains 11 grams of protein, three grams of fibre, zero
sugar, low sodium, low cholesterol and clean label ingredients (no
artificial ingredients or preservatives) and cooks in just three
minutes.
Holista Foods will showcase the low-GI noodles at the 2017 Food
& Nutrition Conference & Expo in Chicago, Illinois, from
October 21-24, and at the 2017 Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional
Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, from November 1-4.
According to market research group Statista, nearly half the
world's wheat is consumed as noodles, with China and Indonesia
topping the list while a quarter is consumed as bread. The U.S.
noodle market is worth USD270 million. The World Instant Noodles
Association reports that global demand for instant noodles has
declined from 106 billion servings in 2013 to 97.5 billion servings
in 2016 as consumers continue to reduce the amount of processed
foods, especially carbohydrates, from their diet.
The availability of low-GI noodles will provide consumers with a
healthier option that does not compromise the taste and texture of
the product. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit report on
"Tackling obesity in ASEAN (South-East Asian Nations)", a low-GI
diet was found to be the most effective among food-based
interventions.
Holista Foods, headed by CEO, Ms Nadja Piatka, who has supplied
healthier baked goods to major fast-food chains such as McDonald's
and Subway, had announced in September 2016 its research efforts to
develop the world's first low-GI noodles using Holista's low-GI
ingredient, a patented formula that includes extracts of okra, dhal
(lentils), barley and fenugreek.
Holista, a research-driven biotechnology and food ingredients
company with operations in Australia and Malaysia, said it expects
to conclude the first order for its low-GI noodles by November
2017.
In January 2016 Holista unveiled PANATURA(R)GI a patented formula
co-developed with Veripan AG of Switzerland that achieved the
world's lowest GI reading for clean-label flour-based bread. This
product is in the late stage of commercialisation.
Holista Foods is also researching to develop low-GI mixes for
muffins, cakes, cookies and pancakes. Holista has also commenced
research on a low-GI formula for sugar.
Nadja Piatka, CEO of Holista Foods, said: "The fight against
obesity and diabetes can be won with simple strategies such as
empowering customers with better products. We are proud to make
delicious, natural and healthier noodles widely available. In North
America, there is a strong demand for noodles and healthier food
options which do not compromise taste and texture. We are excited
to roll-out the world's first clean label low-GI noodles in time
for Diabetes Awareness Month in November, and World Diabetes Day on
November 14."
Dr. Rajen Manicka, Chairman and CEO of Holista, said: "After the
global launch of our low-GI bread formula we are excited with this
breakthrough for noodles, a food staple widely consumed across Asia
and the world. The implications for the noodle market and for the
global battle against obesity could be significant."
About Holista CollTech Ltd
Holista CollTech Ltd ("Holista") is a research-driven biotech
company and is the result of the merger of Holista Biotech Sdn Bhd
and CollTech Australia Ltd. Headquartered in Perth with extensive
operations in Malaysia, Holista is dedicated to delivering
first-class natural ingredients and wellness products.
Holista, listed on the Australia Securities Exchange, researches,
develops, manufactures and markets "health-style" products to
address the unmet and growing needs of natural medicine. It is the
only company to produce sheep (ovine) collagen using patented
extraction methods, and is on track in nanonizing and encapsulating
liposomes for the ovine collagen. Holista has suite of ingredients
that is capable of serving the industry to provide low-GI baked
products, low sodium salt, low fat fried foods and low calories
sugar without compromise in taste, odour and mouth feel. For more
information on Holista: www.holistaco.com
About Holista Foods, Inc.
Holista Foods is dedicated to developing and delivering clean label
ingredients, finished food products and recipe development. The
company specializes in next generation food research and
development for improved taste and nutritional value.
Under the leadership of Nadja Piatka, Holista Foods is embracing a
philosophy of providing great tasting, nutritional food products
that will be readily available to all consumers. Nadja's original
passion of providing healthy food products to consumers has carried
over to low GI food innovations for an even healthier nutritional
outcome.
Holista Foods is 74%-owned by Holista Colltech's 54%-held U.S.
subsidiary LiteFoods of which it owns 53%. The remaining shares in
Holista Foods are controlled by Nadja Piatka and Nadja Foods.
Holista Foods, Inc. is based in Buffalo NY. For more information on
Holista Foods, Inc., please visit www.holistafoods.com
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