- First human intervention study using prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose and the human milk oligosaccharide 2’fucosyllactose - A new study, conducted by Jackson et al.i, demonstrates that the intake of the prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose alone, or in combination with the human milk oligosaccharide 2’fucosyllactose, promotes a significant increase in Bifidobacteria in the gut and can result in substantial improvements in mood1 in healthy adults with mild to moderate feelings of … [Read more...] about Microbiota modulation with prebiotic chicory root fibre shows mood improvement
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New Study Shows Chicory Root Fibres Selectively Increase Bifidobacteria Independent of Food Application and Matrix
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
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
