Recognizing the difficulty of changing people’s eating habits, UK food tech startup Zya thinks it has a solution to make sugary foods healthier without compromising on taste. The London-based company, which came out of stealth mode [February 23], says it has developed an enzyme that can convert sugar into fiber. The idea is that this enzyme would transform sugar into fiber inside a person’s digestive system after they’ve eaten.
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Zya isn’t looking to sell a supplement though. Instead, it’s hoping food manufacturers will be interested in adding its enzyme directly to food products, such as cereals and sugary snacks.
