Functional gums and fibers are meeting new trends and consumer demands.
December 1, 2020
As consumers seek healthier options and greater convenience in prepared and packaged foods, gums and fibers are receiving new recognition as important ingredients for health and biological functions as well as stability and texture. Fibers and gums often provide added health benefits — including improvements in blood sugar regulation, weight loss, and gut health — while lending texture and structure to foods and beverages.
On October 25, 2011, the White House First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to her Chicago hometown to discuss the need for healthy foods in underprivileged communities. The event took place at a local redesigned Walgreens store on the city’s Southside, in an area known as a “desert community.”
