28 Jul 2023 --- Instances of overweight and obese dogs have steadily increased over the last few decades and exceed 50% in Western countries, according to Beneo’s research. To address this growing pet health need, the company commissioned a series of in-vitro and in-vivo studies that demonstrate that isomaltulose – a vegan disaccharide – is a suitable low glycemic ingredient for use in dog food, which reduces the spiking of blood glucose levels after consumption.