CARBOHYDRATE FOODS WITH SPECIFIC NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES - A CHALLENGETO THE FOOD-INDUSTRY

About 80% of the food consumed in the developed countries is processed by the food industry and 40% of this food is consumed outside the hom e. The food industry can therefore play a major role in helping the co nsumer to eat wisely by offering carbohydrate-rich foods, which can he lp reduce excess energy intake, improve diabetes control, and reduce d ental caries. In many foods, fat has been reduced, dietary fiber incre ased, and sugar decreased; this has often been achieved by using carbo hydrate ingredients and appropriate technology without decreasing the sensory quality of the foods.