Improved digestive health with functional fibres
The importance of dietary fibre intake is gaining traction. Today, many consumers already actively ask for convenient food and drinks including dietary fibres.
Our functional fibres Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose improve a balanced intestinal flora by stimulating growth of beneficial bifidobacteria– an important element of good digestive health.
They have been proven to support weight management and help the body absorb more calcium, good for stronger bones. In addition, Orafti® functional fibres also support a low-glycaemic diet.
The European Food Safety Authority positively evaluated a health claim on the reduction of post-prandial glycaemic response for Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose. Not only in Europe, but also in the US, BENEO’s Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose are recognised by official bodies. BENEO’s Inulin & Oligofructose from chicory root are now officially on the list of approved dietary fibres published by FDA. Chicory root fibres are the only proven plant-based prebiotics. The corresponding scientific database for BENEO`s prebiotic fibres is the strongest in the food industry.
For deeper insights into current US consumer perceptions and the scientific evidence on digestive tolerance, read our latest blog article here.
Easy, technical solutions
While Orafti® Inulin stands out thanks to its texturising properties, Orafti® Oligofructose is applied when high solubility levels and a natural sweetness are required. Some varieties of Orafti® Inulin, such as Orafti® Synergy1, combine the best of both.
Nutritional benefits:
- Prebiotic effect: gut health and beyond
- Immune system support
- Mental health: gut-brain axis explained
- Digestive health: improving the intestinal flora balance
- Reduced blood glucose response: sugar in the blood – less is more
- Weight management: food intake – calories count
- Stronger bones: increase calcium absorption
Technical benefits:
- Creamy texture, less fat
- Good solubility
- Naturally sweet sugar reduction
- Masking “off-taste” from intense sweeteners
Benefits of Inulin:
Orafti®Inulin is a prebiotic fibre from the chicory root. It can improve consumers’ digestive health, weight management & calcium absorption and can be used for fat reduction.
Benefits of Oligofructose:
Orafti®Oligofructose is a prebiotic fibre from the chicory root, often used as sugar reducer. It can improve consumers’ digestive health, blood glucose levels & weight management.
Beneftis of Beta-glucans:
Beta-glucans are naturally present in cereals, like oats and barley. The beta-glucans offer a convenient and tasty opportunity to enrich your products with fibres and make use of on-pack claims with nutritional and health benefits.
Benefits of scFOS:
Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) is a dietary fibre syrup, produced from beet sugar by enzymatic re-arrangement.
Boost your health with FDA-approved dietary fibers
Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose as FDA’s officially approved dietary fibres
BENEO’s Inulin & Oligofructose from chicory root are now officially on the list of approved dietary fibers published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Feeding the future with fibre – the importance of diversity
Dr. Antje Jungclaus, Head of Nutrition Communication at the BENEO-Institute, explores why fibre diversity is key and how combining different fibre types can help maximise health benefits. This presentation highlights the complementary roles of functional fibres and scientifically proven prebiotics from chicory root in supporting digestive, metabolic and overall wellbeing. In the follow up interview with Food Navigator’s online editor, she elaborates on the main take outs.
In-depth information about functional fibres
Blood sugar management with functional fibres
The impact of low-glycaemic carbohydrates and dietary fibres on blood glucose response and a healthier metabolism.
Functional fibres brochure
Orafti® chicory root fibres open new doors to flavoursome sugar and fat-reduction with a nutritional plus. Organic inulin available.
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Functional fibres to improve your Nutri-Score in a simple and natural way. Bump up those scores in puddings, cakes and ice creams!
Organic chicory root fiber
We obtain the best from the chicory root with respect for the environment in support of sustainable and nutritious organic food creations.
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