We all know about the fiber gap in modern diets.
Fibre enrichment involves adding dietary fibre to increase fibre content in food products, which can enhance their nutritional value and provide various health benefits.
With our natural, soluble acacia fibre products, we aim to close the fibre gap and contribute to better food for improved health.
Soluble prebiotic dietary fiber
In Europe, acacia gum has long been recognised as a source of fibre. Nutritional claims that can applied to acacia gum include “source of fibre” or “high in fibre”, depending on the amount of fibre added*.
In the United States, acacia gum is classified as dietary fibre for nutrition labelling purposes – in line with the FDA.
This decision is backed by strong scientific evidence. Acacia gum is good for health, including reducing blood glucose and insulin levels when eaten with a meal comprising carbohydrates – that increase the blood sugar level.
Acacia gum can add fibre to food products to help balance their nutritional profile. It also has a prebiotic effect.
Acacia characteristics
- Resists acidity and heat, meaning it can be used to formulate products exposed to extreme conditions during production
- Has no side effects, a neutral taste and very low viscosity
- Doesn’t contain many calories
- Positive effect on rheological properties
Excellent digestive tolerance
Acacia fibre provides scientifically proven prebiotic benefits:
- No intestinal discomfort, flatulence or abdominal cramps
- Very slow fermentation: only very slight evolution of acacia fibre content during the whole shelf-life of dairy products containing live lactic bacteria – compared to yoghurts formulated with inulin, FOS or GOS whose fibre content can rapidly decrease during storage
- Minimal digestion in the small intestine combined with a slow fermentation in the colon
We have developed a specific range names Acacia Fibre that guarantees at least 90% fibre content (international AOAC 985-29 method).
*Always check local legislation
Natural, plant-based, safe alternative for formulating food & beverages – with a positive impact on digestive health
In recent years, the gastrointestinal (GI) system has been linked to numerous aspects of health. Alland & Robert decided to research to role acacia gum can play in gut health, evaluate the impact of acacia gum on consumers who suffer from intestinal disorders regularlyand provide scientific data that support the use of acacia gum as a gut health agent.
A study commissioned by Alland & Robert from an independent consumer research organization established the positive impact of acacia gum on gut health and digestive wellness.
Meeting specific nutritional needs
Our Acacia Fibre range is FODMAP-friendly certified, meaning it can be used to formulate products for people with specific nutritional needs such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Acacia Fibre delivers high nutritional value with a low glycaemic index and positive impact on gut health. It is designed to meet different nutritional needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten or gluten-free, FODMAP-friendly, keto diets and more.
Did you know adding acacia gum can improve the Nutri-Score of food products?
Our research has shown that acacia gum helps manufacturers create healthier food products – with a better Nutri-Score and positive nutritional claims.
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