We distinguish between fast carbohydrates (high sugar content) and slow carbohydrates (high fibre content). It has been scientifically proved that dietary fibre can reduce the risk of obesity and many chronic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders and intestinal cancer. For this reason it has long been a nutritional goal to increase the quantity of beneficial carbohydrates in food products.
To understand the effects of carbohydrates, their chemical structure, their quantity and their occurrance in food and plant materials must be determined. Nofima Mat has carried out a number of different studies to determine the properties of carbohydrates. We have extensive competence in carbohydrates and fibre in cereals and vegetables - especially barley, oats and cabbage.
