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Glycaemic index: what is it good for, and what not?

GI describes the blood glucose response a defined carbohydrate-containing food produces under standard conditions. It does not replace considering the portion, the whole meal and individual circumstances.

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EFSA — Carbohydrates and dietary fibre

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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