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Worldwide, consumers are increasingly including plant-based products in their diets, often for reasons of health, animal welfare or sustainability. However, expectations of plant-based alternatives ...

Now, a study in Japan has shown that xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating. Several studies have shown that heart diseases and metabolic disorders, such as Type ...