“Of the under-consumed nutrients, calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D are considered nutrients of public health concern because low intakes are associated with health concerns.” – Dietary Guidelines for American 2015-2020 (8th edition). In the United States, the recommended dietary fiber intake is 14g/1,000 kcal. For an average adult, this means a daily intake … Continue reading
Where It Comes From Psyllium fiber comes from the outer coating, or “husk”, of the psyllium plant’s seeds. The psyllium husk is a naturally occurring source of soluble fiber. What It Does Psyllium fiber is a source of soluble fiber, and has multiple health benefits. Psyllium fiber forms a sticky gel that acts like a … Continue reading
Where It Comes From Oat beta-glucan is a soluble (dissolves in liquid) dietary fiber that is made from oats. Beta-glucan is found naturally in several foods, including oats and barley. People have been growing and eating oats for more than 2,000 years and numerous food products containing oats are available in the US and around … Continue reading
Where It Comes From Inulin is a natural, soluble (dissolves in water) dietary fiber that is primarily derived from chicory root. Chicory is a biennial plant that is also known as succory, hendibeh, blue daisy, blue sandelion, blue weed and coffeeweed. How It’s Made Inulin is present in numerous fruits and … Continue reading
A Soluble Corn Fiber Where It Comes From Digestion Resistant Maltodextrin (DRM) is a dietary fiber made from corn starch. How It’s Made DRM is made from a controlled conversion of the digestible glucose constituents in starch into non digestible ones. It has been available in the United States since 1999. What It Does DRM … Continue reading
Where It Comes From Soluble corn fiber is a dietary fiber sourced from corn. How It’s Made Soluble corn fiber is made via conversion of the digestible glucose constituents in corn starch into non digestible ones. It has been available in the United States since 1999. What It Does Soluble corn fiber is up to … Continue reading
Where It Comes From Polydextrose is a soluble (dissolves in liquid) fiber that is a polymer of many glucose units randomly bonded together. How It’s Made Polydextrose has been available as a food ingredient since the 1960’s. Heat is used to bind together many dextrose (glucose) units in a random fashion to make polydextrose. What … Continue reading
