The present invention concerns a rye extract as well as food compositions comprising said extract. The present invention also relates to the use of the extract for the manufacture of a food composition a dosage product a pharmaceutical or a medicament. The present invention further relates to the uses of said extract and food composition dosage product pharmaceutical or medicament for the treatment controlling or prevention of diseases or conditions related to metabolic syndrome diabetes or obesity or in the promotion of satiety weight loss or maintenance of desired body weight.