AmaChol®
AmaChol® is amaranth functional carrier obtained with our unique DEFS® technology system that doesn’t use chemical solvents but just water and ethanol. AmaChol® represents a good option for nutraceutical and food formulations with low glycemic index.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Dietary Supplement
Product families
Applications
- Energy Drinks
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Carriers & Bulking Aids
- Flours & Grains Products
- Nut & Seed Products
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AmaChol
- Functions
- Carrier, Dietary Supplement, Supplement
- Ingredient Name
- Amaranth
- Labeling Claims
- Allergen-free, Gluten-free
- Allergen-free
- Gluten-free
- Usage
AmaChol® can be used both as a single ingredient and as an alternative carrier to maltodextrin in combination with other extracts to create the perfect nutraceutical or food product with a low glycemic index for subjects with insulin resistance or metabolic diseases. AmaChol® is suitable for celiac and perfect for food supplements, hot and cold beverages, energy drinks, snacks, savory, bakery. AmaChol® is an excellent nutraceutical choice for a healthier life and better performance for athletes, vegans, vegetarians, children and those persons that had acquired allergies, have celiac disease or need more easily digestible proteins.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Properties
Low glycemic index carrier for your functional ingredients.; Significantly inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.; High protein digestibility.; Hight in proteins and well balancing amino acids.; Contains omega-3 and omega-6.; Gluten free and suitable for celiac.; Produced using our DEFS® technology system.; Totally allergen free.; AmaChol® represents a good option for regulating sugar levels for correcting hyperglycemia as part of a healthy nutritional approach.
- Composition
AmaChol® is made with amaranth, a pseudo cereal with a high protein content, a well-balanced amino acid profile with 8 essential amino acids and high levels of lysine, which is unique compared to other grains. Thanks to its low glycemic index (GI: 35), large content of fiber and high amount of manganese, . Amaranth grain contains mainly unsaturated fats omega-6 fatty acid (25–62%) and omega-3 fatty acid (0.3–2.2%), squalene, quercetin and phenolic acids with relatively high antioxidant activity.
- Ingredient
- Amaranth
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Ingredient Origin
- Plant Origin
- Food Additive Number
- E 123, INS 123
- Food Ingredients Features
- Antioxidant Properties
- Fiber Enrichment
- High Protein Content
- Low Glycemic Index
- Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
- Reduction in Blood Glucose Level
- Rich in Amino Acids
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Carrier
- Supplement
- Test and Scientific Evidence
The quality of AmaChol® has been confirmed by in vitro pre-clinical studies by best Italian Universities*: AmaChol® has a lower glycemic index compared to maltodextrin. The results of studies conducted on the product show a significant reduction in insulin secretion of 63,4% by AmaChol® compared to maltodextrin. The results obtained from the experimental tests demonstrated the ability of AmaChol® to significantly inhibit the intestinal absorption of cholesterol by 69% compared to maltodextrin.. Maltodextrin vs AmaChol®
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Dietary Supplements
- Energy Drinks
- Functional Beverages
- Nutraceuticals
- Snacks
