Naturally found in honey

Honey has been valued for centuries,  not only because it is sweet, but also for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as being a source of energy. Honey bees collect nectar  from millions of blossoms, breaking down  larger saccharides and sugar into smaller sugars such as glucose and fructose. The nectar is stored in honeycombs, where  bees fan it with their wings to evaporate water resulting in  thick, sticky honey.1,2

Honey is composed of around 80% carbohydrates, primarily fructose and glucose, along with small amounts of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. It also contains about 10% other sugars, including isomaltulose, a disaccharide with unique physiological benefits:3

  • Full carbohydrate energy
  • Slow release
  • Low blood glucose response
  • Sustained energy supply
  • Promotes fat burning
  • Kind to teeth

Isomaltulose differs from traditional sugars, offering unique physiological benefits backed by extensive research. Explore this website to learn more about its nutritional advantages and how it can support healthy nutrition for you and your clients.

References

  1. Bogdanov, S., Jurendic, T., Sieber, R., & Gallmann, P. (2008). Honey for nutrition and health: a review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 27(6), 677–689. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2008.10719745
  2. Pasupuleti, V. R., Sammugam, L., Ramesh, N., & Gan, S. H. (2017). Honey, propolis, and royal jelly: A comprehensive review of their biological actions and health benefits. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2017, Article ID 1259510. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1259510
  3. Siddiqui, I. R., & Furgala, B. (1967). Isolation and characterization of oligosaccharides from honey. Part 1: Disaccharides. Journal of Apicultural Research, 6(3), 139–145. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1967.11100174

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