Glycemic index and glycemic load of tropical fruits and the potential risk for chronic diseases

The objective was to determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of tropical fruits and the potential risk for chronic diseases. Nine fruits were investigated: coconut water (for the purpose of this study, coconut water was classified as a “fruit”), guava, tamarind, passion fruit, custard apple,...

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Main Authors: Tatiana Uchôa Passos, Helena Alves de Carvalho Sampaio, Maria Olganê Dantas Sabry, Maria Luisa Pereira de Melo, Maria Auristela Magalhães Coelho, José Wellington de Oliveira Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2015-03-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612015000100066&lng=en&tlng=en

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