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The prebiotic found in PB2’s newest product, inulin, is a soluble dietary fiber that provides both functional and nutritional benefits, such as fiber fortification and the facilitation of calorie and sugar reduction. Inulin also promotes overall digestive health and enhances calcium absorption.

At this year’s event, held in early June in New Orleans, Ardent Mills and The Annex by Ardent Mills (the Annex) showcased how grain-based innovations can lead the food industry by identifying, sourcing, growing and pioneering leading-edge ingredients. 

This year's Natural Products Expo West drew a record-setting 86,000 attendees and more than 3,600 exhibiting companies this March at California's Anaheim Convention Center.

Never pasteurized, always organic, Farmhouse Culture’s products are available nationwide at both conventional and natural food retailers.

In addition to the generally heightened interest in plant-based, multi-functional ingredients, malt extract sweeteners also provide sector-specific benefits for a spectrum of beverage-industry items.

ADM takes developers from insights to final product development so they can successfully navigate a sea of category and consumer change to get ahead and stay ahead.

BENEO’s inulin and oligofructose are obtained from chicory root via a gentle hot water extraction. This natural production process clearly distinguishes them from other fibers, which are made indigestible by chemical and enzymatic modifications. 

People typically associate fiber with "traditional" applications such as bread, nutrition bars or functional beverages. Yet most would be surprised to know that their favorite candies, ice cream, chocolates and other sweets also can be formulated with fiber for an extra nutritional boost.

Prepared Foods takes a look at new better-for-you foods, drinks and supplements introduced in May 2019.

The fermentation unit is fully operational and will serve as a crucial resource in propagating bacteria and enabling high potency, stability and efficacy of probiotics.