Chicory Root Fiber

Chicory root fiber, otherwise known as chicory fiber extract, is an all-natural, non-GMO, clean-label prebiotic fiber extracted from the roots of the chicory plant.

Chicory roots are a natural source of inulin. The prebiotic effect of inulin or the shorter chain oligofructose is well-researched and offer a host of nutritional and functional benefits by promoting a healthy digestive system and improved immune function.

Our chicory fiber plant-based extracts are truly multifunctional. Chicory fiber is low caloric and can help reduce sugar and fat. Chicory root fiber can provide textural benefits as well as various nutritional benefits for the health-conscious consumer.

Chicory roots are a natural source of dietary fiber with unique prebiotic benefits. Prebiotic fiber is a type of dietary fiber that serves as food for beneficial probiotic bacteria living in the gut. Non-digestible prebiotic fibers pass through the digestive system intact and reach the colon, where beneficial probiotic bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria, ferment the fiber source.

Studies have demonstrated the positive effects of chicory root fiber on the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria in the digestive system. These probiotic bacteria have been shown to produce a range of short chain fatty acids which lower the pH of the digestive system and help ward off pathogenic bacteria. Chicory fiber helps improve digestive and immune functions.

Food manufacturers can leverage the health benefits of fiber by incorporating inulin and oligofructose into foods. The chicory root fiber extracts are low caloric and can help replace both sugar and fat. In addition, chicory root fiber is a recognized dietary fiber and can support nutrient content claims such as a good or excellent source of fiber.

Sugar plays an important role in food formulations, improving taste, color, sweetness, and flavor while providing a bulking effect, impacting mouthfeel and texture.

Chicory root fiber, such as inulin or oligofructose, has masking flavor benefits that help balance the flavor profile, especially with high-intensity sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit. Furthermore, the product has half the caloric value of sugar, allowing formulators to make less energy-dense foods.

Chicory root fiber is a versatile solution for sugar reduction. It is ideal for use in various products like dairy, bakery, and more. It is highly soluble, helping improve taste and texture in foods with sweetness value of 30% that of sugar.