Enjoy your sweets, guilt free!

Anyone can indulge in sweet treats – if they are willing to sweat out the consequences at the gym.

From left: Dr Jin Xiaoxuan and Dr Gao Jing

However, Food Science and Technology alumna Dr JIN Xiaoxuan believes that everyone can have their sweets, without worrying about their health!

AuroraFood, which she co-founded, utilises technology which was inspired by a discovery in 2013 on a group of bioactive compounds from cereals and berries that slow down carbohydrate digestion. This enables the production of baked goods and desserts with a slow sugar release without the use of sugar alternatives, catering to diabetics as well as health-conscious consumers. 

AuroraFood recently launched its specialty YU (屿) Cookies.  

Dr Jin says, “Our technology transforms sugary indulgences into healthier and diabetic-friendly options! We are in the process of rolling out this technology for application in the bakery, confectionary, and beverage industries.”