🌟 Patent of the Week: Foods That Manage Blood Sugar Levels

University of British Columbia Innovates with Montbretin A for Better Health

What’s the Big Idea?

Safe to say we all love finding ways to make our food healthier. Here’s a game-changer from the University of British Columbia: a cooked food product that includes montbretin A, a compound that helps manage blood sugar levels. Once added as a cooking ingredient, it could mean that everyday foods like bread, cakes, and pasta can help control diabetes and manage weight by slowing down starch digestion (converting starch to sugar).

Why It Matters

Blood sugar spikes after meals can be a big problem, especially for people with diabetes. This invention offers a practical way to manage blood sugar levels with common foods. It stays effective even when cooked, making it a versatile solution for healthier eating.

Stage of Development

This technology is patented and currently being fine-tuned to perfect the production methods and explore more food applications.

Interested?

For more details or to explore licensing opportunities, please contact the University of British Columbia’s tech transfer office.

The Details

• Patent Status: WO2022094694 (WIPO)

• Inventors: John-Paul Heale, Spence Stott Skene MacDonald, and Kyle Brian Robinson

• Reference: ExploreIP Tech Page

About the artist

Angus McKie, a British sci-fi artist famous for his detailed illustrations on 1970s and 1980s paperback covers, Stewart Cowley's Terran Trade Authority series, and contributions to Heavy Metal magazine and the video game Homeworld.