News on Glycemic Index from Canada

Potato Power Bars: lower Glycemic Response Carisma potatoes make for a healthier snack food
April 19, 2017
Carisma is back! Lower GR Potato Returns to Ontario Grocery Stores
Following a highly successful launch in 2016, Canadian produce company EarthFresh is bringing its lower glycemic response (GR)* Carisma potato back to Ontario grocery retailers for an extended season.
Earthfresh Farms introduces a first to North America: The Carisma, a Low Glycemic Response potato variety.
October 03, 2016
Earthfresh Farms introduces first Low Glycemic Response Potato Variety Carisma to North America
Earthfresh Farms introduces a first to North America: The Carisma, a Low Glycemic Response potato variety.
March 11, 2009
With federal funding, the potato is now a source of inspiration
Potatoes are for more than just french fries. With the federal government's aid, a nation-wide network of researchers co-ordinated from Fredericton is hoping to develop new uses for spuds - and help Canadian farmers cash in. The federal government is i...
Canadian AAFC Scientists Consider Potato Starch for Nutritional and Industrial Applications
January 02, 2009
Canadian AAFC Scientists Consider Potato Starch for Nutritional and Industrial Applications
Most cooks are familiar with the thickening properties of corn starch, but potato starch is every bit as much up to the job, say scientists with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). They’re working on a project to further examine the structure and...
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