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European Journal of Nutrition
Published in: European Journal of Nutrition 3/2013

01-04-2013 | Original Contribution

Polydextrose: its impact on short-term food intake and subjective feelings of satiety in males—a randomized controlled cross-over study

Authors: Viren Ranawana, Adelaide Muller, C. Jeya K. Henry

Published in: European Journal of Nutrition | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

Polydextrose is a low-calorie highly branched-chain glucose polymer that is poorly digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract and therefore demonstrates fibre-like properties. Fibre has been shown to increase satiety and possibly reduce food intake. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to examine the effects of polydextrose on short-term satiety and energy intake.

Methods

In a repeated-measures randomized blind cross-over design, 26 healthy males consumed a 400-g fruit smoothie containing 12 g (3 %) of polydextrose, and a buffet lunch 60 min after the smoothie. Motivational ratings for satiety and palatability and lunch energy intake were measured. The effects of the polydextrose-containing smoothie were compared against a polydextrose-free control smoothie.

Results

Polydextrose did not significantly alter the taste and palatability of the fruit smoothie. Consuming the polydextrose-containing smoothie resulted in a significantly lower energy intake at lunch (102 kcal less) compared to the control.

Conclusion

Polydextrose may be a good fortificant for reducing short-term food intake.
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Metadata
Title
Polydextrose: its impact on short-term food intake and subjective feelings of satiety in males—a randomized controlled cross-over study
Authors
Viren Ranawana
Adelaide Muller
C. Jeya K. Henry
Publication date
01-04-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Nutrition / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1436-6207
Electronic ISSN: 1436-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-012-0395-4

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