Health Canada, the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, approves Ingredion’s NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as a dietary fiber source. The approval allows for NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS), to be declared as a fiber source in food products as permitted by the Food and Drug Administration regulations. NUTRAFLORA has long been declared a dietary fiber in the U.S., and its numerous health benefits have been validated by more than 200 scientific publications. The product delivers numerous formulation advantages, such as flavor enhancement, fat-mimetic properties, good mouthfeel and is suitable for use in low-calorie products.