ROUEN CEDEX, France—Colloides Naturels International (CNI), supplier of acacia gum, launched Fibregum™ Clear, a high-purified and clarified version of Fibregum™, developed for the fiber enrichment of beverages. Fibregum Clear is obtained through a specific purification process and offers the same benefits as conventional Fibregum for functional beverage applications.
Fibregum is an all-natural acacia gum rich in soluble fiber (minimum 90 percent). It offers scientifically proven nutritional properties, including a strong prebiotic effect, and helps balance the intestinal microflora and favors the growth of "good" bacteria. Fibregum is very well tolerated, compared to other sources of soluble fibers: it does not cause any intestinal discomfort when consumed at levels below 50g/d. Fibregum Clear is an all-natural source of soluble fiber, and its addition in functional beverages permits claims such as enriched with fiber" or "good source of fiber.
