Dietary Fiber

Soluble corn fibre can be added to a wide range of bakery goods

Triple boost for added fibre products

By Gary Scattergood

Improved bowel health, increased satiety and enhanced calcium absorption add to mounting evidence for the health benefits of certain added fibres in the diet, according to Tate & Lyle.

Roquette backs chlorella for digestive health

Roquette backs chlorella for digestive health

By Shane Starling

Roquette will showcase chlorella at Vitafoods in Geneva this month with the French supplier pointing to an unpublished in vivo study demonstrating gut health benefits for the micro-algae.

Italy leads world in fibre food supplements

Special edition: Fibre

Italy leads world in fibre food supplements

By Shane Starling

Industry experts are predicting rock star status for fibre – if a global tour was planned most of the stops would be fortified and whole foods, although there might be a few more ‘gigs’ for fibre supplements as the tour progresses with Italy stop numero...

Can fiber continue its upward trajectory to rock star status?

Special edition: Fiber

Can fiber continue its upward trajectory to rock star status?

By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumer demand for fiber-rich products is predicted to continue to sky rocket, with some industry observers claiming fiber will have ‘rock star’ status for the food and nutrition industries.

Fibre-rich foods might not increase feelings of satiety - in the short term at least - say the researchers.

Functional fibres may not boost satiety

By Nathan Gray

The hunger-suppressing effects of functional fibres have been called into doubt after a new study revealed foods containing ingredients like inulin and corn fibre do not increase feelings of fullness in the short term.

Flax may fill you up for longer, aid weight management

Flax may fill you up for longer, aid weight management

By Stephen Daniells

University of Copenhagen researchers report that flax fiber consumed in a tablet or as a beverage had similar hunger-suppressing effects, but the greater convenience of the tablets may make them an “attractive alternative” to beverages.

Fiber may boost pancreatic health: Study

Fiber may boost pancreatic health: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fiber may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 60%; with both soluble and insoluble forms offering benefits, suggests a new study from Italy.

Brana Vita is derived from wheat

Fugeia and Nestlé team on Brana Vita projects

By Shane Starling

A matter of weeks after it achieved Novel Foods approval for its ingredient Brana Vita, Belgian start-up Fugiea has announced a partnership with Nestlé to develop bran fibre foods.

The greatest effects were observed for viscous fibers like pectin

Fiber’s weight management potential depends on structure

By Stephen Daniells

The potential of dietary fiber to aid weight loss and management is dependent on the type and structure of the fiber, but impressive results can be achieved for the right fibers, says a new review from Wageningen University and Kellogg Europe.

Beneo ends two-year prebiotic price freeze

Beneo ends two-year prebiotic price freeze

By Shane Starling

Leading prebiotic supplier Beneo-Orafti has pushed up prices for its inulin and oligofructose prebiotic fibres by 8%, citing rising input costs in its first price increase in two years.

Protexin buys €2m+ UK pre-probiotic brand

Protexin buys €2m+ UK pre-probiotic brand

By Shane Starling

UK firm Probiotics International (Protexin) has acquired fellow UK digestive products maker, The Healthy Bowels Company, in an undisclosed deal that sees Protexin gain control of €2m+ pre-probiotic combination brand, Lepicol.

The success of prebiotics may be down to their beyond-the-gut versatility

Special edition: Prebiotics

Prebiotics: Misunderstood but not missing in action

By Shane Starling

Most consumers have never even heard of them, let alone understand their microbiota-building function. EFSA says they don’t work. And they live in the shadow of their more popular, accessible and bigger selling cousin, probiotics, yet sales continue to...

Jeff Leach: Archaeologist turned entrepreneur

Special edition: Prebiotics

Prebiotic evolution: From earth oven to pizza oven

By Stephen Daniells

A clever combination of gut friendly food, consumer education and social media has made Naked Pizza a runaway success. Prebiotic-containing pizza bases will soon be hitting grocery stores, too, says the archaeologist who co-founded the company.

Prebiotics help stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut

Special edition: Prebiotics

Forget 'prebiotics'. Focus on fiber, say brand experts

By Elaine Watson

While the food and supplements industry has been talking about prebiotics for well over a decade, most US consumers remain pretty clueless about them, according to marketing experts.

She told you so!

Prunes beat psyllium for constipation relief: RCT data

By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of dried plums is more effective for constipation relief than the soluble fiber psyllium, say results from a randomized clinical trial that support claims from grandmothers the world over.

Not even the economic slump could dent the digestive health category

“Feeling the benefit” guides 2011 trends

By Shane Starling

Products that deliver physiological benefits quickly such as those benefitting gut health or boosting energy – will be the most important trend for 2011, according to a new report.

Europe still leads the way for digestive health

Europe still leads the way for digestive health

By Stephen Daniells

European supermarket shelves are still far ahead of their American equivalents with the range of products for digestive health, but the US is catching up fast says a new report.

Tequila plant shows prebiotic potential

Tequila plant shows prebiotic potential

By Stephen Daniells

Inulin extracted from Agave boosts the populations of beneficial bacteria and may represent an economically interesting alternative to chicory inulin, says a new study.

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