The Effects of Four Instant Maize Porridges on Satiety Measures

Inclusion Criteria: * Availability to participate on the test days * Interest and consent to participate in the study * Participants must be willing to fast 10 hours overnight before the test breakfast meal (only water allowed) * Products and meals high in fiber, alcohol and strenuous exercise should be avoided 24 hours before the test * Age 18-35 years * Healthy BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 * Equal split, males and females Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy; breast-feeding * History of gastrointestinal disease having an impact on food absorption or digestion; anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa * Anaemia * Hypoglycaemia * Cardiovascular disease; elevated plasma glucose; unstable thyroid function * Abnormal/irregular menstrual cycle * Substance abuse * Being on medication which influences appetite * Depression; smoking * Participation in any weight altering program; weight gain or loss \> 5 kg in 3 months prior to enrolment * History of intestinal discomfort when consuming relatively small (e.g., \<10g) amounts of non-digestible fibres * Any known food allergies or intolerances such as wheat or soy; special diets prescribed by medical practitioner * Any intensive physical training program