Health Statements
Carbohydrates with a low glycemic index:
- help maintain stable blood sugar levels
- help maintain proper cholesterol levels and keep you feeling full for longer
Dietary fiber:
- supports proper intestinal function
- promotes a healthy digestive system
- helps you feel full for longer
- causes a reduction in the body’s glycemic response
- helps control insulin/glucose levels in the blood
- can be consumed by individuals with diabetes
Protein:
- helps prolong the feeling of fullness, thus aiding in weight management
NUTRITIONAL STATEMENTS
LOW CARB
Condition: carbohydrate content must be at least 30% lower compared to a similar product
Gi Pasta contains 20g of carbohydrates (cooked)
100% durum wheat pasta contains 32g of carbohydrates (cooked)
So, Gi Pasta has 37% fewer carbohydrates compared to 100% durum wheat pasta.
HGH FIBER
Condition: the product must contain at least 3g of fiber per 100g or 1.5g of fiber per 100 kcal
In Gi Pasta, there is 5.7g of fiber per 100g or 3.8g per 100 kcal.
HIGH PROTEIN
Condition: at least 12% of the product’s energy value comes from protein
In Gi Pasta, there is 7.8g of protein per 100g. With 1g of protein equaling 4 kcal, this means 31.2 kcal comes from protein. In total, in 149 kcal (caloric value of 100g of cooked product), protein accounts for 21%.