GLYCEMIC RESPONSE OF FOUR BREAD TYPES CONSUMED BY HEALTHY SUBJECTS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

Abstract

The glycemic response of four types of Bread commonly eaten in Benin City, Nigeria
were analysed in healthy individuals. Proximate analyses of the bread samples were
determined; to get the amount that would give 50g carbohydrate. Fifty male subjects
were fed the different varieties of bread respectively. Control subjects were given
50g glucose solution. Blood glucose concentrations were determined at 0mins
(before feeding), 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 mins (after feeding). The glycemic
indices varied from 34.13±2.98 (Sample A: Whole wheat bread) to 78.18±2.69
(Sample D: Coconut bread). Whole wheat bread is a low GI meal while Coconut
bread is a high GI meal