The natural solution to

healthier food and beverages

The healthier option

The Glycemic Index

Benecarb Natural and Nutritious

Benecarb is an all-natural, functional food
ingredient derived from sugar cane molasses.
Being rich in polyphenols, the dark brown syrup
retains a complex mixture of micronutrients such
as calcium, potassium and magnesium, as well as
antioxidants and organic acids.

Support for foods

with a lower blood
glucose rise is growing
fast in nutrition and
regulatory circles

Creating immediate
market opportunities
by addressing a rising
consumer need

Benefit from
a proprietary,
IP secured
technology

Benecarb presents an exciting

opportunity for food and beverage
manufacturers to improve the health
benefits of their products: Benecarb
combines well with many food and
beverage matrices and requires just
small addition rates. As a liquid, it
can be easily formulated prior to
further processing.

Benecarb has secured GRAS

(Generally Recognised as Safe) status
in the US; the European Food Safety
Authority (EFSA) has determined
that Benecarbs safety profile is
substantially equivalent to molasses.

Developed in Australia, the

composition, method of
manufacture and applications
of Benecarb are protected by
granted patents and pending
patent applications in major
markets worldwide.

Benecarb has been confirmed to be

Halal and Kosher compliant.

Benecarbs added value has been certified by the Glycemic Index Foundation.
When added to various food and beverage applications, Benecarb significantly
reduced blood sugar levels, without altering the great taste of the food.

The Glycemic Index ranks foods

for their impact on blood glucose
levels. Higher GI foods are broken
down quickly, causing unstable
highs and lows of blood sugar
levels. Lower GI foods are slowly
digested, maintaining lower blood
sugar levels and longer lasting
energy throughout the day.

How blood glucose

levels are affected by
low and high GI foods
Blood Glucose Levels

The value adding food and

beverage ingredient

The benefits of
Polyphenols
Benecarb is rich in polyphenols,
which can act as antioxidants.
Adding Benecarb can
significantly reduce the GI
of food products, helping to
moderate glucose metabolism.

HIGH GI

LOW GI

1
Time/Hours
Source: www.glycemicindex.com

Eating a diet rich in polyphenols

can also help reduce inflammation,
improve heart health, prevent
cancer and heart disease, and
perhaps also help fight the effects
of ageing.
Source: www.goodhealth.com.au

Benecarb :
Encouraging
consumers to
stay healthy

By adding Benecarb to foods,

the Glycemic Index of the food
can be lowered by up to 30%.
Supporting people in
weight management
Reducing the risk of
people developing
type 2 diabetes
Lowering the risk
of heart disease,
inflammation
and cancer.

Makes everyday foods healthier

Benecarb is proven to work

in low GI consumer products

LoGICane is the first consumer product containing Benecarb

Worlds first low GI raw sugar
Marketed since 2008
Sells at a significant premium to other raw sugars and
retains a strong market share

Benecarb
Good food,
great taste

Horizon Science
Telephone +61 3 9580 9833
Email benecarb@horizonscience.com

www.horizonscience.com