It sounds so simple: Take in fewer calories and burn more energy. But even though this is no great revelation, and many consumers would be very happy to lose weight, the advice doesn't always seem to work. That’s because eating is so much more than merely fulfilling the body’s basic energy and nutrient requirements. It has social and cultural aspects, it can provide comfort and, most importantly, it has to meet certain personal demands. Simply reducing sugar and fat in products will not provide a satisfactory eating experience.

The natural ingredient gelatin, however, offers a truly simple solution: that’s because the use of GELITA^® Gelatine makes it possible to incorporate air or water into a product reducing the final product’s calorie load. With these characteristics, GELITA^® Gelatin enables the development of delicious half-fat, low-fat and “light” products. In products such as half-fat butter, fat reduced cheese and fat-free ice cream, GELITA^® Gelatin helps to minimize fat content without compromising taste. When replacing fat with water, giving structure and texture to the water is important. GELITA^® Gelatin ticks both boxes by creating a fat-like matrix in emulsions and a fat-like creaminess. Thus, the addition of GELITA^® Gelatin results in a smooth, creamy texture and mouthfeel – with fewer calories and a compatible appearance and taste.

When it comes to satiety solutions, GELITA^® Gelatin brings further advantages, as it increases a product’s protein content. Proteins trigger a mechanism that leads to quicker satiation and longer-lasting feelings of fullness, which means we can finish eating sooner, and wait longer until we feel hungry again. These effects can enable product designers to develop tasty, satisfying products which effectively support weight management.

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