Dietary Fiber & Prebiotics

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FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas-related pain, intestinal distention and constipation and/or diarrhea in people suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Low FODMAP foods and ingredients help to reduce these symptoms. 

Connected to and helping to drive this interest in the digestive tract is the expanding consumer awareness that having a healthy gut means more than just being regular. The science uncovering the connections between digestive health and both immunity and mental health/well-being has created a generation of tuned-in consumers as well. According to the aforementioned Google analytics, interest in “anxiety and gut health” rose 200%, suggesting that individuals have a growing curiosity about how gut health affects the brain.

Fibersol products come with strong technical and scientific expertise and are backed by reliable service and supply. They are available in a variety of formats—including dry, liquid, an agglomerated powder and non-GMO—to meet the needs of any application.

Introduced in 2011, NurturMe products for infants and toddlers, led by its Organic Quinoa Cereals, have changed the baby food category. Sold in over 9,000 stores nationwide, the products promote good digestive health; moreover, the company’s ancient grain-based cereals and snacks deliver a daily dose of probiotics. One serving delivers more immune boosting benefits than 10 cups of probiotic yogurt. 

Last November, DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announced the creation of its Microbiome Venture to spearhead development of new microbiome science-based solutions. Since then, the Microbiome Venture has already taken significant steps in contributing to DuPont’s business growth strategy.

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, had two reasons to celebrate at this year’s recent Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. Besides marking a 10-year anniversary at the show, BENEO also launched a new on-pack logo to further support the promotion of digestive health and wellness achievable through its prebiotic chicory root fibers. 

There’s no doubt that 2018 will be the Year of the Probiotics. Yes, 2017 was already given that sobriquet, but both the eruption of science behind probiotics and health, and the rapid expansion of probiotic-enhanced products is showing no signs of slowing—or even pausing for breath.

Creating convenient food for a busy person isn't a new concept. But unlike adults, preteens and teens are still growing and developing at incredibly rapid rates, so they need more food—and more out of the food they eat.

VeganSmart’s plant-based nutritional shakes contain no diary, eggs, soy, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, preservatives, cholesterol, acesulfame-K, MSG and zero trans-fat.

All three limited edition powders are a healthy spin on indulgent seasonal flavors people come to expect this time of year, but without all the fat, calories, and sugars of typical holiday offerings.