ISO 26642:2010Published

Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification

Produits alimentaires — Détermination de l'index glycémique (IG) et recommandations relatives à la classification des aliments

Abstract / scope

ISO 26642:2010 specifies a method for the determination of the glycaemic index (GI) of carbohydrates in foods.

ISO 26642:2010 defines the GI, outlines qualifying factors, and specifies requirements for its application.

ISO 26642:2010 recommends criteria for classification of foods into low, medium and high GI.