Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
Body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 kg/m2 - 29.9 kg/m2 Normal fasting blood glucose (FBG) 3.9 to <5.6 mmol/L (70 to <100 mg/dL) HbA1c of 4% to <5.7% A habit of regularly consuming 3 main meals/day, with breakfast and lunch as dominant meals Familiarity with components of the study meals No disliking and/or extreme preferences for any of the items Readiness to comply with study procedures (adhering to the defined restrictions prior to and procedures on the test days, maintaining the habitual level of physical activity and sleep habits during the study, and filling out the study diary) Stable body weight in the last 3 months prior to visit 1 (V1) (≤3% self-reported change) Stable concomitant medications (if any) for at least last 3 months prior to V1 Commitment to use contraception methods and a negative pregnancy testing (beta human chorionic gonadotropin test in urine) at V1 (women of childbearing potential) No participation in another clinical study during this study | Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the components of the investigational product or study meals A history and/or presence of clinically significant self-reported disorders as per investigator’s judgement Difficult vein access or sensitivity to blood draws A habit of nighttime eating or snacking (after 10 pm) A habit of excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners (e.g. in beverages) A history and/or presence of eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating as per investigator’s judgement Use of treatment or supplementation in the last 2 months prior to V1 and during the study, as per investigator’s judgment, that could influence gastrointestinal functions, body weight, blood glucose levels or otherwise interfere with study conduct or evaluation Deviation of safety laboratory parameter(s) at V1, unless the deviation is justified by a previously known but not clinically relevant condition (e.g. Gilbert’s syndrome) Diets or weight loss programs within the last 3 months prior to V1 and during the study Recent blood donation within the last 1 month prior to study A habit of smoking within the last 6 months prior to V1 and during the study A vegetarian, vegan or other restrictive diet Night shift work A history or current abuse of alcohol, drug and/or medication Pregnant or nursing women of childbearing potential Inability to comply with study procedures Participation in another study during the last 30 days prior to V1 Any other reason deemed suitable for exclusion, per investigator’s judgment. |