None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(Dietary intervention - oral intake of test foods) : This is a crossover study comparing the postprandial glycemic response to three test foods differing in carob substitution level (cacao choco
Sponsors
Kyung Hee University Global Campus
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 19 years or older 2. Those who consume cacao-containing chocolate without discomfort and have purchased cacao-containing chocolate at least once in the past week 3. Those with a fasting blood glucose of 100 mg/dL or below 4. Those without metabolic problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes 2. Those with allergy or intolerance to legumes (pulses), cacao, dairy, or nuts 3. Those with a BMI of 29.9 kg/m² or above 4. Those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy 5. Those currently participating in another clinical study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Glucose response area under the curve (AUC), calculated from capillary blood glucose measured before intake and at 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intake, compared across test foods | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time-course changes in blood glucose and peak glucose increment;Sensory evaluation and acceptability, assessed for taste, aroma, texture, and overall acceptability on a 7-point scale | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactIngyeong Kang
Kyung Hee University Global Campus
Outcome results
None listed