Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product comprising soluble fibre and at least one exogenous biologically active substance. It further relates to the uses of a mixture comprising at least soluble fibre and at least one exogenous substance in the preparation of a food product to avoid short-term peaks of the exogenous substance in serum, for example. Preferably the food product is a bar comprising caffeine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products comprising in percent by weight of dry matter, 0.5-5% of a viscous soluble fibre, 2-20% oat bran concentrate, and 7-35% cereal bran. The specific amount of these constituents provide for a high viscosity and are suitable to delay glucose absorption or appearance in blood and/or to maintain raised glucose levels while avoiding high glucose peaks. The high viscosity of a food product was shown to be a key factor in the appearance of glucose in the blood stream. Hence, the food products according to the present invention are also suitable for diabetic patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product comprising soluble fibre and at least one exogenous biologically active substance. It further relates to the uses of a mixture comprising at least soluble fibre and at least one exogenous substance in the preparation of a food product to avoid short-term peaks of the exogenous substance in serum, for example. Preferably the food product is a bar comprising caffeine.

Abstract: A controlled caffeine delivery system in a single serving sachet made of a rupturable material, characterized in that the sachet provides a high-caffeinated soluble coffee beverage powder. This beverage powder comprises (a) conventional caffeine-containing coffee solids, and (b) additional caffeine containing solids from a natural source other than (a) in an amount sufficient to improve palatability if a beverage prepared by adding water to the powder. Thus, a beverage can be prepared that contains at least 80 to no more than 115 mg caffeine such that consumption of a single serving of the beverage by a person provides a plasma caffeine level in the person that is above 1.25 mg/l for at least 2 to 4 hours following consumption of the beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products comprising in percent by weight of dry matter, 0.5-5% of a viscous soluble fibre, 2-20% oat bran concentrate, and 7-35% cereal bran. The specific amount of these constituents provide for a high viscosity and are suitable to delay glucose absorption or appearance in blood and/or to maintain raised glucose levels while avoiding high glucose peaks. The high viscosity of a food product was shown to be a key factor in the appearance of glucose in the blood stream. Hence, the food products according to the present invention are also suitable for diabetic patients.

Abstract: A method of maintaining raised blood glucose levels in a mammal during excise, preventing or delaying the onset of hypoglycemia during excise. The method includes step of orally administering to the mammal a nutrient composition containing a carbohydrate source and at least 9% by weight beta-glucan.

Abstract: A method of maintaining raised blood glucose levels in a mammal during exercise, preventing or delaying the onset of hypoglycaemia during exercise, and preventing or reducing acid reflux symptoms in a mammal. The method includes the step of orally administering to the mammal a nutrient composition containing a carbohydrate source and soluble fiber.