Magnesium is a chemical element, a positively charged ion. It is important for bones and teeth and for energy production in the body. It also transports impulses between nerves and musculature. It also...  read on

Magnesium plays a key role in the healthy functioning of the heart and circulation. It is involved in muscles and nerve cells...   read on

Lactose is a disaccharide (disugar) and consists of the single sugars, glucose and galactose (brain sugar). A 4.6 - 5% content of lactose makes it the highest represented carbohydrate in milk. Lactose is either...  read on

Iron is the most abundant trace element present in the human body. Important sources of iron are pig liver, leguminous plants, oats, and calf meat. The percentage of iron is not the only important factor...  read on

Inulin is a complexly structured sugar molecule (polysaccharide). Besides a little glucose, it is predominantly comprised of fructose units. Inulin is present in numerous varieties of fruits and vegetables. For example...  read on

Gluten is a natural protein component of the cereals: wheat, rye, oats, barley, spelt, and unripe spelt grain. Rice, maize, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, and amaranth are gluten-free. The last two were cultivated by...  read on

Glucose is a monosaccharide (single sugar) that is present in freeform in only a few foods (e.g. grapes and honey). It is a component of...  read on

Genetic engineering is the term for the direct manipulation of the genetic make-up of plants, animals, and humans. As a subsection of biotechnology, it is based on molecular biology and genetics. An organism...  read on

Fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar), is also present in chocolate. It is also mainly found as a compound in saccharose. Moreover, it is the main component of inulin, an ingredient in RITTER SPORT’S diet range...  read on

Flavanoids, also known as phytochemicals, are polyphenols. These are water-soluble regulators that occur in plants and serve to regulate colour, smell, defence, flavour substances...  read on