Two years on from launching its Glycaemic Index (GI) testing service at Food and Drink Expo 2004, Reading Scientific Services (RSSL) anticipates greater interest and understanding at this year's event
According to Jane Staniforth, "When we launched two years ago, virtually no-one understood the GI concept in the UK.
"Now, food manufacturers and consumers seem much more aware.
"There's a general appreciation that a low GI food will raise blood sugar levels more slowly than a high GI food.
"Many more manufacturers are now questioning the GI value of their products, and starting to add this information to labels.
"Our GI testing service has never been busier, and the range of foods we're testing these days is much wider than when the service was first launched.
"This year's show will provide an interesting measure of whether the trend for GI testing is likely to increase".
As an example of how a low GI product can be formulated in brands normally associated with high GI scores, RSSL will be demonstrating a low GI biscuit.
A tropical fruit-juice drink that is a 'good source of fibre' will also be available as an example of another healthy option.
Both of these have been developed by RSSL LinTech, RSSL's new product development department.
