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Beta Glucan

Promoat

A Natural, Healthy Ingredient







PromOatTM is based on beta glucan, the soluble dietary fibre in oat bran that contains the functional and health benefits of oats. 

PromOatTM is a patented product created by our Swedish partners, Biovelop who developed a method for separating the beta glucan as a colourless and taste-neutral powder.  The absence of colour and taste means that it can be used in most drinks and foods.

Power up your food products

PromOatTM beta glucan – a functional health ingredients for:

  • Beverages
  • Spreads and mayo
  • Baked goods
  • Ready meals
  • Supplements

Benefits of PromOatTM beta  glucan

  • Easily incorporate the healthy benefits of oats into food and drinks
  • No compromise on taste
  • Indulgent mouthfeel
  • Oat is received as both natural and healthy
  • Clean label ingredient – no chemicals or e-numbers
  • Use PromOatTM beta glucan as a tool in weight management, improved digestive health, fighting onset of type II diabetes and reducing the risk of heart disease
  • Oat beta glucan is an EFSA approved ingredient for heart health claims

PromOatTM – a functional ingredient

PromOatTM adds body as well as health bnefits to a smoothie, juices and yoghurt based drinks, in sports drinks, the beta glucan helps endurance athletes with energy and recovery.

The oat beta glucan in PromOatTM adds body and mouthfeel to food products and can therefore be used as a natural fat replacer in emulsions such as spreads, mayonnaise, dips and crème fraiche style products.

In supplements, PromOatTM provides all of the health benefits as well as being a carrier of other components such as vitamins and minerals.

PromOatTM – a health booster

It actively helps to lower cholesterol and modulate blood sugar levels.  As a soluble fibre it supports beneficial bacteria in the human digestive tract – prebiotic effect.

Cholesterol reduction

Beta glucan is proven to lower cholesterol which can be supported by health claims according to EFSA and FDA regulations.

Slows sugar release

PromOatTM has the benefit of regulating blood sugar levels.  This helps maintain a steady body weight, and benefits those at risk from diabetes type II.

Foods with PromOatTM will release energy more slowly and evenly.  This leads to a feeling of satiety – boosting the feeling of fullness and more sustained periods of energy.

Improved gut health

A high soluble fibre diet improves health and is linked to:

  • Long term protection against conditions such as diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Improved digestion and less constipation
  • More energy and vitality
Promoat Beta Glucan