A fiber-rich natural solution for gut microbiota: inaveaTM carob acacia.
Explore the growing focus on gut health and the significant role of fiber in improving gut microbiome. Discover the purest, 100% natural fiber for the food, health, and nutrition industries.
Healthier living has been a priority, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report of Innova Consumer Trends (2023), feeling well is the top driver of a healthier lifestyle for 40% of consumers. For approximately 61% of consumers globally, “Healthier living” also means following a healthy nutritious diet and being aware of the nutritional value of their food choices.
After immunity, gut health is the most sought-after of health-focused consumers, with fiber emerging as one of the most popular ingredients for promoting a healthy gut. According to dietary fiber market research, It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 8876.14 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.28% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing health awareness among consumers, who recognize the critical role of fiber in overall well-being and are selective about the food and nutrition products they purchase. Consequently, fiber ingredients have become a top priority in nutrition, food, and beverage brands centered on health and wellness.
Why are fibers important?
Fibers are a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the body but are vital for maintaining gut health. Once in the digestive system, these fibers are fermented by the gut microbiota, a diverse community of approximately 200 different types of microorganisms. This fermentation process produces beneficial microbial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including succinate, acetate, propionate, and butyrate. These SCFAs are crucial for various bodily functions like regulating immunological processes, maintaining intestinal barriers, supporting neurobiological processes & skeletal functions, and even serving as energy substrates.
Moreover, fibers are responsible for the number and diversity of gut microbiota. For a healthy gut, it is necessary to have a required level of microorganisms (gut microbiome) and its different species (gut microbiota diversity) in the intestines for their optimal functioning. This understanding explains the growing consumer interest in fiber-rich foods and health products.
Acacia & Carob: the fibers responsible for improving the gut microbiome
inaveaTMcarob acacia, a complementary combination of carob and acacia fibers was presented by Nexira in the recent IFT in Chicago. It is an effective combination that improves the gut microbiome, boosts its diversity, and demonstrates the prebiotic effect.
Acacia fiber, originating from the Sub-Saharan region, dried exudated from stem and branches is sourced from selected acacia trees. It has more than 90% soluble fiber content and contains arabinogalactan. It shows a scientifically proven prebiotic effect.
Carob fiber is farmed in the semi-arid Mediterranean region, in a natural and wild environment. It has more than 70% of soluble fiber content and contains galactomannan.
How is inaveaTMcarob acacia a better ingredient for improving gut health?
inaveaTM carob acacia is a 100% natural, organic certified, carbon neutral product by Nexira. A minimum of 80% of fiber content composed of arabinogalactans and galactomannans is guaranteed on dry weight.
The following are the major benefits of fortifying food and beverages with inaveaTMcarob acacia:
- It demonstrates the prebiotic effect. According to the study, using ex vivo SIFR® technology, the ingredient showed a prebiotic effect (growth of healthy gut microorganisms) at a dosage of 5 g per day.
- The production of SCFA (Short Chain Fatty Acids) was observed in the study. The SCFA plays an important role in healing and supporting the lining inside the intestines for better absorption of food and nutrients.
- The fibers are fermented by the bacteria in the gut.
The Acacia fiber ferments at 48 hours in the distal colon, and the Carob fiber ferments at 24 hours in the proximal colon. Hence, at 24 hours, a high concentration of butyrate and at 48 hours, a high concentration of propionate is observed respectively.
Butyrate and propionate are SFCAs responsible for a positive impact on the gut microbiome.
Therefore, inaveaTMcarob acacia offers full spectrum fermentation across the entire intestine.
- During the study, it was observed that inaveaTMcarob acacia boosts microbiota diversity. It promotes the growth of more than 29 species of gut bacteria.
Since 1895, Nexira has been a key innovator in the food, health, and nutrition industries. It isn’t only dedicated to providing the best natural and organic plant-based ingredients but is also involved in sustainable development: producing zero-carbon ingredients, protecting & planting trees, and supporting local employment.
inaveaTMcarob acacia is one of the 100% carbon-neutral ingredients. Nexira has a wide spectrum of completely natural, high-quality, organic certified portfolio of ingredients. Contact us to know more about it.
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