Ingredion has obtained a General Level Digestive Health Claim for Hi-Maize resistant starch from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
HI-MAIZE resistant starch is a proprietary type of natural fibre made from corn, manufactured and marketed by Ingredion globally. The unique appeal of the starch is that it is an invisible, ‘white fibre’.
This makes it particularly suitable for products like white breads, flat breads and pasta, popular consumer drinks such as fruit smoothies and protein shakes, helping consumers to eat more fibre without compromising taste and helping close the gap in fibre consumption.
The claim dossier, prepared collaboratively between Ingredion and an external consultant, proposed a claim stating that ‘Resistant Starch 2 (RS2) helps to maintain/support a healthy digestive system when consumed as part of a healthy diet made up of a variety of foods’.
Many public health authorities including the World Health Organisation, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, European Food Safety Authority and Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recognise the benefits of resistant starch for digestive health. More than 80 published clinical studies show the compelling health advantages of natural Hi-Maize resistant starch made from high amylose corn.