Fiber

DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:25:00 -0500

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.

Health-conscious consumers seek nutritious, delicious food choices

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods.

Tate & Lyle completes acquisition of dietary fiber business in China

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle PLC has announced that it has today completed the acquisition of Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a prebiotic dietary fiber business located in China.

Fiber fortification could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes for 7 in 10 UK adults

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:27:00 -0500

Increasing the fiber content of everyday UK foods will enable 50 percent more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diets and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, new study finds.

FDA grants citizen petition on acacia (gum arabic) as dietary fiber

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:21:00 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic),” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber.

Snack and bakery companies search for better-for-you nutritional ingredients

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being. According to the 2021 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 58 percent of respondents stated that healthfulness had an impact on their food and beverage decisions.

Tate & Lyle and Kellogg's partner to offer free online course on benefits of dietary fiber

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:15:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle PLC has joined forces with the Nutrition and Health Institute INSK (Instituto de Nutrición y Salud de Kellogg´s) of Kellogg, to share the latest science on dietary fibers with health clinicians, nutritionists, and food and beverage industry professionals.

Tate & Lyle expands PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:21:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle is pleased to announce the expansion of its PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range.

Tate & Lyle launches Fibre University to share fibre fortification expertise with formulators

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) is pleased to announce the launch of Fibre University, a new online modular course designed to help formulators and food scientists solve even the toughest fibre formulation challenges in a time when most people are not getting enough fibre in their diets.

Consumer desire for better health drives nutritional ingredient use in snacks and baked goods

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Consumer interest in foods that support holistic health and well-being is increasing. According to the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, over half of consumers report that healthfulness has more of an impact today versus 10 years ago on their food and beverage purchase decisions.

Snack and bakery innovations with healthy grains

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in snack food and bakery products and an important food in consumer diets. In fact, based on the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, consumers view fiber, whole grains, and protein from plants as the healthiest, and most-sought-after, nutrients.

Better-for-you snack and bakery product development strategies

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

There was a time, not so long ago, when nutritional boundaries were more clear-cut. "Indulgent foods weren't healthy," says Mel Festejo, COO, American Key Food Products, Closter, NJ. "They either had a surfeit of nutrients that triggered health issues, or they contained ingredients whose names raised anxiety."

BENEO introduces two new organic ingredients

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions.

Ingredion launches NOVELOSE 3490 dietary fiber for high-fiber, low FODMAP bakery and snack applications

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Ingredion Incorporated has launched a dietary fiber in the U.S.—NOVELOSE 3490.

Ingredients by Nature launches MonkFiber ingredient

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Ingredients by Nature (IBN)—supplier of high-quality, customizable, science-based food ingredients—has announced the launch of MonkFiber, a functional, sweet fiber from the pomace of the monk fruit.

Nutritional ingredients help fortify snack and bakery products

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:56:00 -0500

While taste will remain a dominant factor for all food products, health, wellness and the nutritional value of the product is growing in importance. Several studies point to the fact that consumers are looking to achieve better overall wellness by selecting foods and ingredients that provide a functional health benefit.

Formulation strategies for developing better-for-you snacks and baked goods

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

Top regulatory issues facing the bakery industry

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

As of the last regulatory update from the American Bakers Association (ABA), we were coming out of a governmental shutdown. Now, the clock is ticking as we stare down the August recess in Congress and feel continued residual delays from that shutdown.

State of the Industry 2019: Innovating to drive cracker category growth

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:46:00 -0400

Crackers maintain far-reaching appeal. But while the category benefits from increased consumer interest in snacking, crackers have experienced intensified competition from other foods within salty snacks and beyond.

MGP Ingredients receives FDA approval of Fibersym RW and FiberRite RW as a dietary fiber source

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400

MGP Ingredients, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal approval of its citizen petition requesting dietary fiber status under the new nutrition facts labeling regulations for its flagship brands of Fibersym RW and FiberRite RW.

New ingredients deliver nutritional and functional benefits for snack and bakery products

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:12:00 -0500

Consumers want to achieve better overall health and wellness, and adding more dietary protein and fiber helps. FDA defines dietary fiber as "certain naturally occurring fibers that are 'intrinsic and intact' in plants, and added isolated or synthetic non-digestible soluble and insoluble carbohydrates that FDA has determined have beneficial physiological effects to human health."

Improving snacks and baked goods with healthy grain ingredients

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:30:00 -0400

Grains are fundamental ingredients in snacks and baked goods, providing function, flavor, texture and nutrition. Grains are classified as either whole grains or refined grains.

FDA provides guidance on dietary fibers

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:30:00 -0400

At long last, FDA has provided guidance on many dietary fibers. To be clear, the FDA announcement covers about 70–75 percent of common dietary fibers in use today, so more work needs to be done.

Clean-label snack and bakery products become more prevalent as consumer interest grows

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0400

Consumers are reading labels more, looking for products that are nutritious, with ingredients that are easy to understand and that work with their family's budget. While there's no official definition of "clean label," consumers and the snack and bakery industry have their own definition in mind.

New solutions for clean label, healthy breads

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:30:00 -0500

Fresh bread, bagels and English muffins comprise the largest segment in bakery, valued at over $10 billion per IRI, Chicago. But sales overall remain relatively flat. Nevertheless, several strategic options exist for bakers to infuse new life into bread sales.

Crackers stand on their own with unique nutrition and flavors

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Crackers grow more sophisticated as shoppers seek nutrition and flavor in their snacks.

Nutritional and functional ingredients for healthy snacks and baked goods

mmweber1@verizon.net (Maxine Weber) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:00:00 -0500

The idea of "better for you" encompasses much of what consumers desire today in many of their snacks and baked goods: clean label, non-GMO, natural and—at its core—solid nutrition to make those foods a healthy part of their daily diet.

An exclusive interview with the founders of Munk Pack

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:25:00 -0400

Munk Pack, winner of the 2017 ‘Best Health School Snacks’ contest, discusses natural, healthy, vegan snacks.

Solvaira VIDOFIBRES BF sugar beet fiber

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:00:00 -0400

Solvaira Specialties has announced that it will now be offering VIDOFIBRES BF Sugar Beet Fiber products.

Munk Pack wins 2017 ‘Best Healthy School Snacks’ contest

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:31:00 -0400

Munk Pack’s line of innovative Protein Cookies line took away top honors in this year's ‘Best Healthy School Snacks’ contest.