Corn Glycemic Index

Description

Processing sweet corn may impact digestibility and, therefore, glycemic response following consumption. The primary aim of this study is to assess the glycemic index of various sweet corn products and varieties. An exploratory aim is to assess hunger/satiety scores following sweet corn intake.

Conditions

Glycemic Index

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Study overview

Processing sweet corn may impact digestibility and, therefore, glycemic response following consumption. The primary aim of this study is to assess the glycemic index of various sweet corn products and varieties. An exploratory aim is to assess hunger/satiety scores following sweet corn intake.

Determination of the Glycemic Index of Differently Processed Sweet Corn

Corn Glycemic Index

Condition
Glycemic Index
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Gainesville

Food Science and Human Nutrition Building, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611

Gainesville

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Able to provide written consent in English
  • * Willing to consume 50 g of glucose in less than 15 minutes (2 mornings)
  • * Willing to consume around 250 to 350 g of sweet corn in 10 to 15 minutes (3 mornings)
  • * Willing to provide 7 capillary blood samples by fingerstick (by fine lancet) during each 2-hour session
  • * Metabolic disease or condition affecting blood glucose, such as diabetes type 1 and 2, metabolic syndrome, or polycystic ovary syndrome
  • * Baseline fasting blood glucose \> 100 mg/dL
  • * Currently pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Florida,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31