26 Jul 2019 --- Global BioLife Inc. has developed a low-glycemic, “naturally-modified” sugar, which is touted as being a healthier sweetener alternative. Coined Laetose, the product boasts identical taste, texture and shelf-life to sugar, while offering 30 percent fewer calories and a glycemic index score of 53 in comparison to a score of 100 in glucose. Moreover, clinical trial results showed that Laetose may reduce sugar’s negative impact on the body. “Laetose was specifically designed to address the global need to fight diabetes and obesity by reducing sugar consumption,” Daryl L. Thompson, Director of Scientific Initiatives for Global Biolife, tells NutritionInsight.
