ID 844 -
Dekstryny z pszenicy
PL: Dekstryny z pszenicy
EN: Wheat dextrin
Pdf: wheat dextrin
1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika
The food constituent that is the subject of the claim is “wheat dextrin”.
Based on the information provided, the wheat dextrin that is the subject of the claim has a mean molecular weight of 5,344g/mol. The degree of polymerisation is from 15 to 18 glucose units of which 24 % in α-1,6 linkage (Pasman et al., 2006; Van Den Heuvel et al., 2004; Vermorel et al., 2004).
The Panel notes that the food constituent which is the subject of the health claims is a specific commercial preparation of wheat dextrin.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, wheat dextrin in the specific preparation, which is the subject of this opinion is sufficiently characterised in relation to the claimed effects.
2.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego ciśnienia tętniczego (ID 844, 1682)
The claimed effect is “heart health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Blood pressure is the pressure (force per unit area) exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood
vessels. Elevated blood pressure, by convention 140 mmHg (systolic) and/or 90 mmHg (diastolic), may compromise the normal function of the arteries.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal blood pressure is a beneficial physiological effect.
2.2. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu we krwi na czczo (ID 844, 1682)
The claimed effect is “heart health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides.
Triglycerides in plasma are either derived from dietary fats or synthesised in the body from other energy sources like carbohydrates. In fasting conditions, serum triglycerides are mainly transported in very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) synthesised in the liver. Excess calorie intake with a meal is converted to triglyceride and transported to the adipose tissue for storage. Hormones regulate the release of triglycerides from adipose tissue in order to meet energy needs between meals.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides may be a beneficial physiological effect.
2.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu we krwi (ID 844, 1682)
The claimed effect is “heart health”. The Panel assumes the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations.
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) carry cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, including the arteries. Elevated LDL-cholesterol, by convention >160 mg/dL (>4.14 mmol/L), may compromise the normal structure and function of the arteries. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) act as cholesterol scavengers and are involved in the reverse transport of cholesterol in the body (from peripheral tissues back to the liver).
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations is a beneficial physiological effect.
3.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego ciśnienia tętniczego (ID 844, 1682)
The references provided for the scientific substantiation of this claim addressed the effects of consuming different types of fibre and/or different fibre sources (fruits, vegetables, “whole grain”, guar gum, psyllium, etc.) on different health outcomes (e.g. coronary heart disease, blood lipids, blood glucose control), including blood pressure. None of the references provided addressed the effects of wheat dextrin consumption on blood pressure. The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from these references for the scientific substantiation of the claim.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of “wheat dextrin” and maintenance of normal blood pressure.
3.2. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu we krwi na czczo (ID 844, 1682)
The references provided for the scientific substantiation of this claim addressed the effects of consuming different types of fibre and/or different fibre sources (fruits, vegetables, “whole grain”, guar gum, psyllium, etc.) on different health outcomes (e.g. coronary heart disease, blood pressure, blood lipids, blood glucose control), including blood concentrations of triglycerides. None of the references provided addressed the effects of wheat dextrin consumption on blood concentrations of triglycerides. The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from these references for the scientific substantiation of the claim.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of “wheat dextrin” and maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides.
3.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu we krwi (ID 844, 1682)
The references provided for the scientific substantiation of this claim address the effects of consuming different types of fibre and/or different fibre sources (fruits, vegetables, “whole grain”, guar gum, psyllium, etc.) on different health outcomes (e.g. coronary heart disease, blood pressure, blood lipids, blood glucose control), including blood cholesterol concentrations. None of the references provided addresses the effects of wheat dextrin consumption on blood cholesterol concentrations. The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from these references for the scientific substantiation of the claim.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of “wheat dextrin” and the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations.
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
AI for total fiber (IOM): 26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day soluble fiber)
