IFT 2023: Keep health close to your heart, naturally.

BENEO’s new addition to its functional fiber portfolio, Orafti^® β-Fit, is a cost-effective beta-glucan enriched barley flour to answer the consumer concern about heart health.

Beta-glucans from barley are dietary fibers that offer a variety of benefits, including the heart health claim that is recognized by official bodies such as the FDA and EFSA.

BENEO’s chicory root fibers are prebiotics and come with an abundance of more than 25 years of scientific research to prove their prebiotic health claim. In fact, they are the only clinically proven plant-based prebiotics. Health is the core of our being so this extensive research was invaluable for caring for your health. Orafti^® Inulin and Oligofructose support a healthy gut microbiota and selectively promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms, such as Bifidobacteria, in the gut. On top of that are these fibers the perfect replacement for sugar recipes.

BENEO offers various plant-based solutions for protein fortification, like our ingredients from rice and faba bean. Rice protein is an all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO, hypoallergenic ingredient with an excellent amino acid profile and digestibility. The hypoallergenic part is a benefit close to our heart in times where allergies are commonly experienced by people all over the world. Faba bean is a sustainable, healthy protein source. These proteins offer a good homogenous end product that flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans will adore.

Isomalt is a naturally sourced sugar replacer made from pure beet sugar. It is 100% sugar-free and even helps to prevent tooth decay. Thanks to a two-stage production process of enzymatic sucrose treatment and hydrogenation, the resulting unique molecular structure gives our Isomalt a sweetening profile almost equal to sucrose – but with half the calories. Overall health benefits from the sugar-free solution without having to miss out on the taste profile. Furthermore, our health benefits from ‘Sugar out, fiber in!’ Reduce sugar levels to 30% with the help of Orafti^® Inulin and Orafti^® Oligofructose. These chicory root fibers are an excellent alternative to sugar because of their bulking and texturizing properties, and reduce the amount of calories.

Not all carbohydrates are alike. BENEO offers a slow release version, Palatinose^TM, that provides carbohydrate energy in a gentle way, thus supporting lower and more balanced blood sugar levels with less insulin demand and an improved metabolic profile for those that need the extra care.  This makes Palatinose^TM the perfect fit for our Fun Run & Fitness event because it’s a ‘fuel for life’.  BENEO sponsors the Fun Run event by providing this sustained energy solution to the participants of the race because we believe in connecting nutrition and health at all levels. The run aims to fund and support scholarships for the next generation pursuing careers in the science of food. BENEO wants to help positively impact the future of food!