# Diabetic-Friendly Breads This New Bread Dough Helps Maintain Glucose Levels During Digestion By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucose-level References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/anthocyanin-bread-diabetes/42057/) & [news.nus.edu.sg](http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/10063-anthocyanin-fortified-bread) One of the main issues for those that are diabetic is maintaining glucose levels when choosing which foods to consume, so this new bread is designed with this in mind. Developed by scientists at the [National University of Singapore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probicient-beer), the bread is made using anthocyanin, which is a plant-based pigment. This ingredient helps to slow down the digestion of the food and help those with diabetes maintain their glucose levels. The team behind the new bread is led by professor Zhou Weibiao and came about during a series of different tests and trials. Anthocyanins can be found in black rice and a variety of other foods which, if implemented into different foods, could help make more foods accessible to those with diabetes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bread Innovation:** Exploring new ways to create bread that helps maintain glucose levels for those with diabetes. - **Anthocyanin Utilization:** Developing techniques to incorporate anthocyanin into various foods to support glucose level control. - **Accessible Diabetic-friendly Foods:** Creating a wider range of foods that are suitable and beneficial for individuals with diabetes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop diabetic-friendly products using innovative ingredients like anthocyanin. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can explore partnerships and collaborations to promote and distribute diabetic-friendly bread and related products. - **Food Technology:** Food technology companies can develop innovative techniques to incorporate anthocyanin into a variety of food products for diabetic individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diabetic-Friendly Vegan Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucose-support-12.md) - [Festive Diabetic-Friendly Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-friendly-cookies.md) - [Diabetic Sugar Substitues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofect-innovations1.md) - [Pet Glucose-Managing Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beneo-3.md) - [Chewy Low-Sugar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joydays.md) - [Science-Backed Sourdough Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paran-label.md) - [Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-liv-bakeshop.md) - [Prebiotic Baked Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-prebiotic-multigrain.md) - [Decadent Free-From Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-donuts.md)