Assessment of glycemic index and correlation with In-vitro digestibility of “Instant wheat rice pulav mix” developed by bambino industries

Abstract

Glycemic Index GI has recently gained attention as a possible tool for controlling appetite and managing weight and blood glucose levels. The current study was undertaken to determine the GI value of pulav mix that is commercially available in India. Glycemic index was calculated using glucose as the reference. The instant wheat rice pulav mix was fed to 20 selected subjects and their blood sugar responses are measured using standard blood glucose meter (One Touch Horizon) to see the effect of the test food on release of glucose. The blood sugar response to pulav mix is then compared with their response to eating pure glucose. There was a significant elevation in the post-prandial blood glucose levels upon the consumption of standard glucose and Pulav mix (t value: 4.109; p