Study: FiberSMART soluble tapioca fiber has good tolerability in adults
Functional, nutraceutical ingredients provider notes FiberSMART is tolerable as sugar replacement.
Brands and manufacturers alike are seeking to reduce sugar content in their products in one way or another. Most attempt to achieve this goal by replacing sugar content with polyols and/or dietary fiber. Unfortunately, polyols and most dietary fiber sources have a well-deserved bad reputation in the marketplace because they are tied to gas, bloating, and other gastrointestinal distress issues.
“Over the years, sugar content has increased as the food industry has raced to make the best-tasting products. Now with the new FDA labeling rules on added sugars, consumers are better informed and able to choose products with less sugar. But they don’t want to have to give up the frequency of enjoying their favorite foods because of digestive issues. FiberSMART takes that concern off the table,” says John Jarmul, vice president of marketing for Anderson Advanced Ingredients, a global provider of functional and nutraceutical ingredients.