06 Aug 2019 --- Mankai, a high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, has shown potential in providing glycemic control after carbohydrate consumption. This is according to a study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel. Touted as a “superfood,” Mankai is a highly sustainable plant that requires little water in its cultivation and could also be used as an alternative, plant-based protein ingredient. The new study, published in Diabetes Care, the official journal of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), highlights Mankai’s potential in controlling blood sugar levels and curbing appetite.
