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Creating wheat varieties that are benefi cial to health

“Modern food habits are leading to a constant increase in pathologies such as type 2 diabetes and cancer of the colon. Resistant starch is a fi ber that can help to prevent these pathologies. Its resistance to digestion avoids an infl ow of glucose into the blood, which is benefi cial for type 2 diabetes, and its fermentation in the large intestine frees up butyrate type substances that protect the colon. Cereals that are rich in amylose are sources of resistant starch. The object of the Arista joint venture, between Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients and its Australian partners (CSIRO and GRDC), is to develop wheat varieties that are rich in amylose, and that have a nutritional advantage meeting consumer needs. This research is being carried out in conjunction with Biogemma, Limagrain Europe and Ulice, and therefore involving all of Limagrain's wheat research working on the topic of Nutrition/Health.”