Dietary Fiber & Prebiotics

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ADM/Matsutani LLC used SupplySide West to showcase Fibersol®, the premier line of soluble dietary fiber ingredients. Fibersol ingredients can help product developers create new and improved food, beverage and supplement products while increasing fiber content, reducing sugar and/or calories, adding health benefits. 

Zone Labs, Peabody, Mass., introduces ZoneRx Bars, the first items in a new ZoneRx line.

Bimuno naturally feeds and stimulates the growth and activity of Bifidobacterium in the gut and, unlike the majority of supplements, it has been subjected to a rigorous series of human clinical trials.

BENEO, a leading global supplier in functional ingredients, will focus on healthier snacks at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo in Las Vegas from June 25-28. Visitors to IFT booth #4023 will learn how small bites to eat throughout the day can be made healthier—in tune with today’s consumer requirements.

A new study published in EBioMedicine found that Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420™—alone or in combination with the prebiotic fiber Litesse® Ultra™ Polydextrose—reduced body fat mass, trunk fat mass, waist circumference and energy intake compared to placebo in those participants who adhered to the study protocol over the six-month intervention.

Nexira will use this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) to showcase several ingredients with functional benefits. Visitors are invited to Nexira’s booth #F14 to learn about Cognivia™, a novel natural solution for cognitive performance; IDAlg™ a natural ingredient for weight management; and Fibregum™, a soluble dietary acacia fiber that aids digestive health.

The effectiveness of NUTRAFLORA® prebiotic fiber is built on a foundation of more than 200 studies and 20 years of research. NUTRAFLORA® prebiotic fiber has been scientifically demonstrated to support digestive and immune health, provide a good or excellent source of fiber, and can be used to reduce sugar in foods and beverages such as bars, baked goods, functional beverages and dairy products.

Results of a new study further support the health-promoting role that MGP’s Fibersym® RW, a patented Non-GMO Project Verified resistant wheat starch, can perform as a dietary fiber source.

GCI Nutrients USA, a worldwide ingredient supplier based in Foster City, Calif., is proud to announce its new PlusBiotic line of ingredients that will complement the function of the probiotic and prebiotic categories.

TIC Gums has combined functionality requirements, dietary trends and strong industry knowledge to offer an extensive portfolio of hydrocolloid-based fiber solutions for formulators looking to add or boost fiber content in fortified food and beverages.