Product formulation and health goals are obtained with functional fibers, including prebiotics and probiotics. Attendees of Prepared Foods’ R&D Applications Seminars were presented information on their benefits and factors to use in formulations.
The U.S. prebiotics market is poised for growth, but it still lags other areas of the world in terms of sales. Recent developments could propel U.S. consumers to embrace the health-benefitting products.
From naturally derived carrageenans to amylose-resistant corn starch, and resistant-dextrin soluble fiber to oligosaccharides, specialty hydrocolloids are being used to improve and enhance baked goods, meats/poultry and confections for modern health-conscious consumers.
GTC Nutrition is a recognized leader in providing natural, science-based ingredients to the food and supplement industries including NutraFlora[r] short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS[r]), which promotes mineral absorption and digestive health; Aquamin[tm] natural mineral source to provide essential minerals; CalciLife[tm] prebiotic mineral formulation for overall bone health; Natureal[tm] oat bran concentrate for heart health and low-glycemic benefits; and Polyglobe[r] xylitol, a naturally occurring polyol that helps reduce the incidence of dental caries.
ORAFTI offers ground-breaking nutritional and functional properties with the soluble, all-natural fiber RAFTILINE[r] (inulin), RAFTILOSE[r] (oligofructose) and Synergy 1.
