Joseph’s Bakery Pita Bread Certified as a Low Glycemic Food for Diabetics

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 07, 2010 -
The Glycemic Research Institute® announced on March 16, 2010 it has completed Human In Vivo Clinical Trials on Joseph’s Bakery High Fiber Plus Pita Bread. The Pita Bread passed all clinical and legal protocols as a “Low Glycemic” food for Diabetics.

The independent Board Approved clinical trials were conducted at the Glycemic Research Institute® Official Trial facility, Glycemic Research Laboratories, which is an Internationally Accredited Certifying Agent (IACA) under approval from the United States Federal government, the Canadian government, and the United Kingdom government.

Over a 25-year period, the Glycemic Research Institute® has earned an international reputation as the industry expert in today's global food, beverage, Nutraceutical, and Pharmaceutical regulatory environment, providing global Claim Substantiation and Certifications in the fields of the Glycemic Index, Diabetes, Cephalic Response, Adipose Tissue Fat-Storage, and Childhood Obesity (Kid-Friendly).

Products that are accepted into the GRI Certification Program undergo Board Approved Human In Vivo Clinical Trials. Test Foods (products) that pass the clinical protocols qualify to display the GRI Government Certification Marks on products labels and brochures, and to make specific claims. All Clinical Trials are based on FDA CFR21 Guidelines.

Results of the clinical trials demonstrated that, in Type 2 Diabetics, Joseph’s Bakery High Fiber Plus Pita Bread has a Glycemic Index of 46 and a Glycemic Load of 6, which qualifies as “Certified Diabetic Friendly.”

Be one of the first customers to enjoy this groundbreaking pita bread for diabetics by ordering it directly to your doorstep through Joseph’s Online Bakery. It will be available on the Online Bakery by mid-May. From June, 1st  you will be able to buy the product in major New England supermarkets.

Joseph’s Bakery - http://www.josephsbakery.com/ - is nationally known for its high quality baked goods including: Pita Bread, Low Carb Pita Bread, Wraps, Lavash, Sweet Muffins, Pizza Dough, Pancakes, and Tortillas. Joseph’s is a certified organic bakery. The focus is to manufacture quality baked goods with the added value of beneficial ingredients such as: 100% Whole Wheat, Multi-Grains, Flax (Omega 3), Oat Bran, Plant Sterols, and Gluten Free products, many of which are incorporated in Joseph’s proprietary low carbohydrate formulation.

“We take pride in offering our customers products they can fully enjoy, knowing that our breads are as healthy as they are delicious. We have gone out of our way to avoid the use of unhealthy ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup, and all of our products are free of trans fats. We are constantly working on the development of new and unique products to fit the needs of our customers” says Tom Conomacos, VP of Sales and Marketing.

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