Carbohydrate bar
OwnerAsker Jeukendrup, Trent Stellingwerff +1inventors
InventorsAsker Jeukendrup, Trent Stellingwerff, Eric Zaltas
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition, in particular performance nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel carbohydrate bar comprising glucose and fructose in a ratio in the range of 3:1 to 1:1. The carbohydrate bar of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent problems with the gastrointestinal tract while allowing for an enhanced blood sugar maintenance and/or an increased exogenous carbohydrate oxidation.
Claims18
Carbohydrate bar comprising a carbohydrate fraction comprising glucose and fructose in a ratio in the range of 3:1 to 1:1.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carbohydrate fraction of the bar provides at least 50%, preferably at least 70% of the energy of the bar.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carbohydrate fraction of the bar comprises dextrose and/or maltodextrins.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains less than 40 g protein per 100 g bar and/or less than 20 g fat per 100 g bar.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further contains vitamins, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Niacin, Vitamin B6, folic acid, biotin, panthotenic acid, Vitamin B2 and/or Vitamin B6, preferably in amounts that correspond to at least 10% of the recommended daily dose.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in further comprises electrolytes and/or minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium or zinc.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further contains amino acids such as I-leucine, L-valine and/or L-isoleucine.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an energy density of 800-2200 kJ/100 g.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a serving size of 10-200 g, preferably 20-100 g, or 3-15 g, preferably 5-10 g.
Carbohydrate bar in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of aroma compounds, fiber, caffeine, conservatives, guarana, acidifying agents, binding agents, gel building material, water, fruit juice, fruits, antioxidants, colouring agents.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.