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VitaFiber™ IMO powder tapioca starch

VitaFiber™ IMO powder tapioca starch provides 3-in-1 functionality as a proven plant-based prebiotic promoting the growth of Bifidobacteria & Lactobacilli in the digestive tract, an excellent source of fiber, and a lower-calorie sweetener. VitaFiber™ IMO powder tapioca starch is a proprietary mixture of short chain carbohydrates made of glucose molecules that are linked with each other through digestion resistant bonding. VitaFiber™ IMO powder tapioca starch is a high-quality, high-purity isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) made by enzymatic conversion of starch. BioNeutra was the world’s first company to win approval of IMOs from the US FDA, Health Canada and EFSA.

Brand: VitaFiber (8 products)

Ingredient Name: Tapioca Starch

Functions: Binder, Fiber Source, Fiber Source, Humectant, Nutritive Sweetener, Prebiotic, Sugar Substitute

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Vegan

Calories (Energy): 208.0 - 208.0 Cal/100 g

Fiber Content: 88.0 - 88.0 %

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Tapioca Starch
Food Ingredients Functions
Binder,
Fiber Source,
Humectant,
Nutritive Sweetener,
Prebiotic,
Sugar Substitute
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Fiber Source,
Prebiotic
Ingredients
Tapioca Starch
Technologies
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Binders & Disintegrants
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Dietary Fiber,
Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Dietary Fiber,
Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Sweeteners & Syrups
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Starches & Thickeners
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Alternates & Replacements

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)
Prebiotic Effects
Labeling Claims
Gluten-free,
Vegan
Food Ingredients Features
Excellent Mouthfeel,
Fiber Enrichment,
Improved Mouthfeel,
Prebiotic Effects,
Solubilizing
Key Benefits

Health

  1. Bifidogenic & Lactobacilli Prebiotic: Positively impacts the composition and activity of gut microbiota and support digestive health
  2. Excellent source of fiber with top digestive tolerance: 40g/day Causes minimum gas or bloating and is the least flatulent of all oligosaccharides
  3. Lower-calorie sweetener*: Diet-friendly and can be used as a plantbased, healthy alternative to sugar

Functional  

  • Sugar and fat replacement (1 to 1)
  • Excellent binder
  • Good humectant
  •  Bulking agent, increased satiety
  • 100% soluble in water
  • High-viscosity (3000-7000cps, 20ºC)
  • Browning effect
  • pH tolerance (pH 2.0-9.0) and heat tolerance (160ºC)
  • Absence of major food allergens: soy, egg, nut, lactose, gluten, sulfites
  • Synergy with high-intensity sweeteners

Sensory  

  • Natural sweetness (50-60% of sucrose)
  • Smooth mouthfeel, no aftertaste
  • White powder/colorless, light yellow
Suggested claims (USA)
  • Excellent source of fiber
  • Plant-based prebiotic
  • Lower-calorie*
  • Gluten-free and vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition
Applications
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Confectionery
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Functional Foods
Food & Nutrition Applications
Confectionery Products,
Nutritional Bars
Applications

Easy to formulate for countless applications :

  • Baked goods, Nutrition bars
  • Confectioneries, Chocolates
  • Beverages, Pre-mix powder and liquids
  • Dairy, Ice cream
  • Savory - Ketchup
  • And more…

Properties

Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories 208Kcal/100g-
Total Fat0g/100g-
Sodium25mg/100g-
Total Carbohydrate96g/100g-
Dietary Fiber88g/100g-
Sugars8g/100g-
Protein0g/100g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Gluten-free
Regulatory Information
  • US FDA – GRAS
  • Health Canada – Novel Food,
  • Dietary Fiber
  • EFSA – Novel Food
  • FSANZ – Novel Food
  • FSSAI – Prebiotic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25kg bag (40 bag/pallet)