Alland & Robert guarantees a minimum fibre content of 90% for all products of its range “Acacia Fibre“. Organic, Fair for Life, FODMAP-friendly and other certifications are available upon request.
ACACIA GUM, RECOGNIZED AS A DIETARY FIBER
In Europe, acacia gum has long been recognized as a fiber. Nutrition claims are applicable for acacia gum: either “source of fiber” or “high in fiber”, depending on the dosage*.
In the United States, acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes since December 2021. This decision from the FDA has allowed acacia gum to count as a dietary fibre on American Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels.
Strong scientific literature demonstrates that Acacia gum is a fibre. The FDA has agreed that acacia gum has physiological effects beneficial to human health, such as the reduction of blood glucose and insulin levels after it is eaten with a meal containing a carbohydrate that raises blood glucose levels.
ACACIA GUM, A NATURAL, VEGETAL & SAFE SOLUTION FOR THE FORMULATION OF FOOD & DRINKS, WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT ON DIGESTIVE HEALTH
A study commissioned by Alland & Robert from an independent consumer research organization established the positive impact of acacia gum on gut health and digestive wellness. In recent years, the gastrointestinal (GI) system has been linked to numerous aspects of health. Alland & Robert decided to research to role acacia gum can play in gut health, evaluate the impact of acacia gum on consumers who suffer from intestinal disorders regularly and provide scientific data that support the use of acacia gum as a gut health agent.
Did you know that the addition of acacia gum can help to improve the Nutri Score of food products ? Our research has shown that acacia gum can support the creation of healthier food products and help improve their nutritional information and labelling.
THE FODMAP-FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION
The FODMAP-friendly certification is designed to enable people with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who are following a low-FODMAP diet to easily identify suitable food products. FODMAP stands for Fermentable by colonic bacteria, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols.
Acacia gum has low FODMAP content, making it an ideal ingredient for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome as well as other digestive disorders. It can be used to formulate products compatible with a low-FODMAP diet – it is rich in prebiotic fibre and helps improve intestinal transit and reinforce good gut bacteria.
HOW TO REFORMULATE PRODUCTS : THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GUM ACACIA
Gum acacia can be used as an ingredient in food formulations to help improve certain aspects that contribute to a better Nutri-Score. Here are a few:
REDUCED FAT CONTENT: Acacia gum can be used as a fat substitute in certain food applications, such as dressings, sauces, and baked goods. It helps compensate the effects of the reduction of fat content in a formulation with acacia gum. The overall fat content and caloric density of the product can be reduced, which can lead to a better Nutri-Score.
FIBER ENRICHMENT: Acacia gum is a dietary prebiotic fiber that can be added to food products to increase their fiber content, which is one of the factors considered in the Nutri-Score calculation. Higher fiber content is associated with a healthier nutritional profile.
SUGAR REDUCTION: Acacia gum has adhesive properties and can be used as a binding agent or stabilizer in food products such as nutritional bars, to make all ingredients stick together. It will also enhance the sweetness or flavor of a product, which makes it possible to reduce the amount of added sugars used to achieve desired texture and mouthfeel, without compromising taste. Lower sugar content can result in an improved Nutri-Score.
CALORIE REDUCTION: Acacia gum has a relatively low caloric content compared to other ingredients used in food processing. By replacing higher-calorie ingredients with acacia gum, food products can achieve calorie reduction, which can positively impact the Nutri-Score.
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