The invention relates to extracts produced from sugar cane processing stream products having desirable properties and health benefits. More particularly the invention relates to sugar cane derived extracts obtained from molasses methods of producing the extracts and uses of the extracts for management of insulin resistant conditions or subjects predisposed to such conditions such as type 2 diabetes. The sugar cane derived extracts of the invention are enriched in polyphenols and the administration of the sugar cane derived extract regulates postprandial glucose response and insulin response and lowering those responses to avoid the subject becoming hypoglycaemic.
