A recently published studyi conducted by researchers from The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences University of Reading (UK), in collaboration with the BENEO-Institute, demonstrates that prebiotic chicory root fibres support the selective growth of Bifidobacteria in the human gut, no matter which food application and food matrix they are used in. This is good news for producers wanting to bring the bifidogenic effect and gut health benefits of prebiotic chicory root fibre to a wide … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Chicory Root Fibres Selectively Increase Bifidobacteria Independent of Food Application and Matrix
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BENEO Announces Extension of its Fibre Portfolio with Barley Beta-Glucans
BENEO is pleased to announce the launch of its first barley beta-glucans ingredient, Orafti® β-Fit. Offering unique health benefits, including positive impacts on heart health and blood sugar management, Orafti® β-Fit is a natural and clean label wholegrain barley flour with 20 percent beta-glucans. It is a significant extension of the company’s functional fibre product range and is available worldwide. Orafti® β-Fit is on-trend with consumers’ focus on sustainability, with plant-based and … [Read more...] about BENEO Announces Extension of its Fibre Portfolio with Barley Beta-Glucans
Niels E. Hower Appointed New Member of the Executive Board of Directors at BENEO
BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed, and pharma, is pleased to announce Niels E. Hower has been appointed as the newest Member of the Executive Board of Directors at BENEO GmbH with immediate effect. In his role, Hower will be responsible for BENEO’s portfolio of plant-based proteins, including Meatless, a specialised company for plant-based texturising solutions. With an MBA in Economics and more than 25 years of experience in the retail, wholesale and life … [Read more...] about Niels E. Hower Appointed New Member of the Executive Board of Directors at BENEO
