A composition containing at least one polyol and certain amounts of inulin relative to the at least one polyol, characterized by a reduced tendency of the at least one polyol to induce acute diarrhea. The at least one polyol may be, for example: xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, isomalt, isomaltitol, lactitol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH), glycerol, propylene glycol, erythritol, galactitol and combinations thereof. The composition also contains inulin in amounts sufficient to at least partially reduce, or eliminate, the tendency of the polyol to induce acute diarrhea. Foodstuffs, including drinks and beverages, contain said compositions.

Compositions containing at least one polyol and inulin characterized by reduced tendencies of the at least one polyol to induce acute diarrhea

The present invention relates to a composition and a galenic formulation suitable for combatting affections of the lower abdomen, for example intestinal conditions such as diarrhea, said composition or formulation containing:(a) an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## (b) at least one wetting agent, and preferably (c) a starch derivative.

Composition and galenic formulation suitable for combatting affections of the lower abdomen

Delivery to the colon of fatty acids especially Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) can be effected by covalently linking SCFA to a carrier that is preferably a form of carbohydrate, by an ester link. The SCFA is protected by its link with the carbohydrate through the small intestine, and where the carbohydrate is digestible in the small intestine such as a digestible starch, the starch can also be protected from digestion in the small intestine by the substitution. Levels of SCFA such as acetate, propionate and butyrate may be elevated to have beneficial effects in the prevention of colonic disorders such as rectal cancer, diverticulities, colitis, diarrhea and constipation.

starch/diarrea

Compositions containing at least one polyol and inulin characterized by reduced tendencies of the at least one polyol to induce acute diarrhea

Composition and galenic formulation suitable for combatting affections of the lower abdomen

Fatty acid delivery system comprising a hydrolyzable bond

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