There exists an abundance of scientific data supporting the positive benefits of fiber in reducing the risk of a number of chronic conditions, but most Americans fall far short of recommended daily consumption levels. Despite consumer awareness of fiber’s importance in the diet, it still is difficult to obtain enough fiber from most common foods.
Growing clinical evidence suggests that resistant starch increases insulin sensitivity in the large and growing numbers of prediabetics, a segment of the population of interest to manufacturers of healthier foods.
The BENEO-Institute has found that only six countries out of 27 analyzed are consuming the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended daily fiber intake of at least 25g of total dietary fibers from wholegrain cereals, fruits and vegetables per day.
New research funded by Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas Inc., and presented at the FASEB Experimental Biology 2012 conference in San Diego, adds to the body of emerging research on fibers, including additional support for the role of soluble corn fiber in bone health.
Nexira says its new Fibregum Crystal is an ideal natural solution to replace other dietary fibers that create gas, bloating and other discomfort. Fibregum is an all-natural and GMO-free source of soluble dietary fiber with a guaranteed minimum of 90% on a dry-weight basis (AOAC 985.29).
MGP Ingredients Inc. has published a new, comprehensive booklet detailing recent clinical studies on the physiological benefits, as well as functional qualities, of Fibersym® RW, the company’s unique, resistant wheat starch, in bakery and other flour-based food formulations.
The steady demand for weight-loss products has spread to include a wide range of food and beverage products. Many weight-loss products have moved towards claims with a focus on satiety, appetite suppression and thermogenesis. Novel methods in weight-loss claims require companies to make sure they have proper substantiation, however.
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