Ingredient Showcase
Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions in pre-, pro- and post-biotics
GLOBAL ORGANICS
PREBIOTIC AGAVE INULIN FIBER
Organic Agave Inulin powder is a versatile prebiotic fiber ideal for better-for-you dairy innovations. Sourced from the heart of the agave plant, its mild sweetness and solubility add fiber without significantly altering flavor. It also serves as a fat replacer in low-fat or reduced-calorie formulations, contributing a creamy texture and smooth mouthfeel, the company says. With a low glycemic index and high fiber content, it supports digestive health and balanced blood sugar while enhancing texture and nutrition in dairy and plant-based yogurt, ice cream, smoothies, protein beverages, and more. Agave Inulin is USDA-certified organic and offers a natural, clean-label way to boost prebiotic fiber, the company says.
781-648-8844
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IFPC
CUSTOM POWDER BLENDS
IFPC brings innovation to everyday nutrition with custom powder blends, including the company’s vanilla protein breakfast shake. Designed with soluble prebiotic fiber, this shake delivers clean taste, high solubility, and all-day fullness. IFPC’s in-house IT&A team partners with vendors to source prebiotic ingredients, ensuring functionality and flavor. From ready-to-eat protein powders to heat-processed or shelf-stable applications, the company says its advanced blending technologies make it easier to adapt existing formulas or create entirely new products that meet targeted health benefits.
800-227-8427
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VAN DRUNEN
SUPPORTING GUT HEALTH WITH FIBER
NatureKnit is a proprietary blend of fruit and vegetable fibers from Van Drunen that is rich in naturally occurring bound polyphenols. It’s designed to reflect what’s missing from modern diets, including real food fiber sources that retain their natural matrix and associated compounds, the company says. Validated through the M-SHIME model, NatureKnit supports gut health by promoting microbial diversity, increasing postbiotic short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, and delivering a sustained prebiotic effect. Its gentle fermentation profile makes it ideal for functional dairy applications such as yogurts and smoothies, offering real food nutrition, clean-label functionality, and science-backed benefits that consumers trust, the company says.
815-472-6853
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