Health Canada Approves Ingredion Prebiotic Fiber

WESTCHESTER, Ill.Ingredion Incorporated announced Health Canada has approved its NUTRAFLORA® prebiotic fiber as a dietary fiber source following evaluation within the authoritys regulatory framework and revised Fibre Policy for Labeling and Advertising of Dietary Fibre-Containing Food Products.

Short-chain fructooligosaccharide, NUTRAFLORA, now can be recognized as a fiber source in food products as permitted by the Food and Drug Regulations. It has been declared a dietary fiber in the United States with its health benefits being validated in more than 200 scientific publications.

Ingredion has been marketing NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as an ingredient solution that helps to improve calcium absorption, digestive and immune health for more than 25 years in North America. The ingredient also delivers formulation advantages like, flavor enhancement, fat-mimetic properties, improved mouthfeel and can be used in low-calorie products. Applications of the product include, dairy, beverages, cereal, kids' nutrition, supplements and more.