Dietary fibres: functional ingredients with potential

The significance of dietary fibres as an essential component of a balanced diet is nowadays undisputed. The consumer is becoming more and more interested in healthy, nutritious food, especially in view of preventing so-called diseases of modern civilisation.
Food that is rich in dietary fibres is seen as an effective means to fight obesity, high blood pressure and constipation. This has been proved both by epidemiological research and countless studies on humans.
The term dietary fibre is used to denote organic materials of plant origin which cannot be broken down by the body’s own enzymes in the stomach and small intestine. For this reason, they do not serve as a direct source of energy. This can be valued as an extremely positive phenomenon in times such as these when our energy supply is often more than adequate. In addition, dietary fibres play an essential role in maintaining a healthy intestinal flora and an intact digestive system. Although this was not recognized as a significant factor in the feeling of well-being until just recently, it has already become important when marketing with concepts such as wellness, activity or fitness.

Functional food will only be successful in the long run if it tastes good, is simple to prepare and healthy. This applies particularly to food that is rich in dietary fibres.
Herbafood offers a wide range of dietary fibres with greatly varying nutritional and technological properties. Our years of experience can help you find the optimum dietary fibres or fibre combinations for your needs. We support you from formula development right up until defining the product benefits for your marketing purposes.

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