date:Mar 12, 2013
gredients, which are based on chicory root, to its list of accepted dietary fibers.
All of Beneos prebiotic fibers derived from chicory root now may be marketed as dietary fiber in Canada. The companys OraftiST and OraftiGR received dietary fiber status in 2006. Scientific studies have shown the ingredients are not digested by intestinal enzymes and instead are transported to the large intestine for fermentation.
Health Canada also approved Nutraflora prebiotic fiber ingredients from Ingredion