NuGo Nutrition acquires fiber bar brand
NuGo Nutrition, a manufacturer of protein bars, has acquired Gnu Foods FiberLove bars. IFT Daily News
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SunOpta sells its fiber, starch business
SunOpta Inc., a global company focused on natural and organic foods, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its fiber and starch business to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne Group (JRS) … Continue Reading →
Tate & Lyle opens polydextrose dietary fiber facility in China
Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of specialty food ingredients and solutions, has opened its new polydextrose dietary fiber manufacturing facility in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. IFT Daily News
Soluble corn fiber may boost calcium absorption in adolescents
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that soluble corn fiber (SCF) may not only boost fiber intake when added to foods, but also increase the amount … Continue Reading →
Food News Today: The power of fiber (video)
In Food News Today, Phil Lempert reports on a study that found that fiber can decrease the risk of death after surviving a heart attack. He also discusses research that … Continue Reading →
Whole grain consumption may be linked to fiber intake
A study published in Nutrition Research shows that most American children and adults are getting less than the recommended amounts of whole grains and dietary fiber. IFT Daily News
Adding citrus fiber to meatballs may improve nutritional quality
A study presented at the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) conference shows that adding citrus fiber to ground beef may improve fiber while retaining the quality and taste of the … Continue Reading →
Polydextrose fiber may increase satiety
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that polydextrose may increase satiety and reduce subsequent energy intake. IFT Daily News
Health Canada approves partially hydrolyzed guar gum as a dietary fiber source
Health Canada has approved partially hydrolyzed guar gum for use as a dietary fiber source. IFT Daily News