<p>For those who indulge in over-eating, here comes a gel that thickens soft food in the gut and makes you feel full.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Scientists from University of Birmingham in Britain have created an edible gel that does the trick.<br /><br />The researchers extracted the gel from two biopolymers - low acyl and high acyl gellan gum.<br />These gums are derived from seaweed, starch and citrus peel, said the study published in the journal Food Hydrocolloids. <br /><br />How does it work? <br /><br />"The gel works by becoming more solid when it hits an acidic stomach-like environment. It breaks down slowly, giving your brain a chance to catch on that your stomach is full," said Jennifer Bradbeer, chemical engineering research fellow at University of Birmingham.<br /><br />What is next?<br /><br />The scientists are now planning to work on combining the gel with starch or sugars. <br />This would release it more slowly in the stomach, prolonging the full effect, said the study.</p>
<p>For those who indulge in over-eating, here comes a gel that thickens soft food in the gut and makes you feel full.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Scientists from University of Birmingham in Britain have created an edible gel that does the trick.<br /><br />The researchers extracted the gel from two biopolymers - low acyl and high acyl gellan gum.<br />These gums are derived from seaweed, starch and citrus peel, said the study published in the journal Food Hydrocolloids. <br /><br />How does it work? <br /><br />"The gel works by becoming more solid when it hits an acidic stomach-like environment. It breaks down slowly, giving your brain a chance to catch on that your stomach is full," said Jennifer Bradbeer, chemical engineering research fellow at University of Birmingham.<br /><br />What is next?<br /><br />The scientists are now planning to work on combining the gel with starch or sugars. <br />This would release it more slowly in the stomach, prolonging the full effect, said the study.</p>