The inclusion of polydextrose in the newly expanded list of isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates in the classification of dietary fiber provides formulators with an economical, highly functional ingredient that qualifies for label claims.

Winway Biotechnology Nantong Co. Ltd. is a producer of polydextrose speciality fiber in the People’s Republic of China.

Increased market demands for functional food products pose a dilemma for R&D experts: How to make products more nutritious but not sacrifice taste or quality, especially when it comes to the typically indulgent snack foods?