The Claim
Chickpea pasta, whether freshly cooked or cooled and reheated, has a glycemic index of 33–39, which is significantly lower than that of glucose (GI=100), resulting in a substantially smaller rise in blood glucose levels following consumption compared to refined carbohydrates.
What the research says
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Chickpea pasta causes a much smaller increase in blood sugar after eating than refined carbohydrates, regardless of whether it is eaten hot or reheated.
See the scientific wording
Chickpea pasta, whether freshly cooked or cooled and reheated, has a low glycemic index (33–39), significantly lower than glucose (GI=100), indicating it causes a substantially smaller rise in blood sugar than refined carbohydrates, making it a suitable choice for managing postprandial glucose.
When chickpea pasta is cooked and then cooled, the starch inside it changes structure and becomes harder for the body to break down. This means less sugar is released into the blood after eating, so blood sugar stays lower.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that chickpea pasta, whether eaten hot right after cooking or cooled and reheated, causes a much smaller blood sugar spike than sugar or white bread. So yes, it’s a good choice for keeping blood sugar steady after eating.
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