BENEO, a manufacturer of functional ingredients, will focus on natural solutions at this year’s 2016 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo in Chicago. Visitors to booth #231 will learn more about the company’s most recent clean label texturizing solutions with improved functionality. They will also gain insights on how chicory root fibers inulin and oligofructose promote a healthy digestive system, naturally.

Taiyo’s all-natural Sunfiber has been Non-GMO Project Verified. Sunfiber, a galactomannan-based fiber, is also 100% gluten-free, certified organic, kosher and halal and suitable for vegetaria

Ingredion’s food science and culinary experts used this year’s Engredea exhibition in Los Angeles to showcase non-GMO ingredients in a fresh mix of prototypes.

Newly published research supports the significant role of soluble dietary fiber to delay hunger and enhance satiety. Nutrition Research, an international publication, published “Soluble Dietary Fiber Decreased Hunger and Increased Satiety Hormones in Humans When Ingested With a Meal.”

It can lead to increased risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

Consumers are increasingly conscious of diet as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. These shoppers range from the general consumer simply looking for “better-for-you” options; to Baby Boomers, who are thinking about healthy aging.

Functional ingredients manufacturer, BENEO, is pleased to announce that the EU Commission has authorized a 13.5 health claim with proprietary use for its chicory root fiber inulin promoting digestive health.

This award emphasizes Fiberstar’s leadership in providing the global marketplace a natural solution to replace added pectin within bakery and confectionery fillings, spreads and fruit preparations for yogurts.

Consumers increasingly look for food, beverages and dietary supplements that address their particular health concerns—such as improving digestion or cutting down on sugar intake.

As the world leader in acacia gum and natural ingredients, Nexira is proud to announce that five of its ingredients have been verified by the Non-GMO Project: Fibregum™ Bio, Fibregum™ Bio L, Fibregum™ B, Instantgum™ BA and Instantgum™ AA.