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Prebiotic Fiber Sweetener
VitaFiber-IMO - A product with Three-in-One Health Functionality
VitaFiber-IMO is a soluble Dietary Fiber, a Prebiotic and a Low-Calorie Sweetener.
It is naturally rich in fiber (>90%), sweet and pleasant taste profile
and has minimal caloric impact (2kcal/g).
Health Benefits of
VitaFiber-IMO
Source of soluble dietary fiber
Helps bolster the intestinal beneficial bacteria
(Probiotic)
Low caloric value
Reduced glycemic response
Satiety and bulking effects
Helps maintain healthy Cholesterol level
Helps improve mineral absorption
Helps prevent constipation
Improves overall digestive health
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VitaFiber-IMO is a mixture of short-chain
carbohydrates made of glucose molecules
which are linked with each other through a
digestion resistant bonding. VitaFiber-IMO is a
high quality, high-purity isomalto-oligosaccharide
(IMO), made from enzymatic conversion of
starch. It functions as a dietary fiber, prebiotic
and low-calorie sweetener.
Physical Attributes
Moisture retaining
Sw et
e
Synergy with high-intensity sweeteners
Heat stable; good for baking
Stable at acidic pH, excellent for beverages
Shear-resistant
Excellent binding source good for energy bars
Highly soluble, clear in water
Good mouth-feel, pleasant sweet taste
Sugar replacement
Available in high-density syrup or white powder
2014 Company
of the Year
FDA GRAS GRN-000246 | Health Canada Approved | EFSA Approved
Prebiotic Fiber Sweetener
Technical and Regulatory
Features
Physical & Chemical
Properties
FDA (GRAS); GRN-000246
Total Carbohydrate:
75% (syrup); 96% (powder)
EFSA Approved
Total Fiber:
71% (syrup); 91% (powder)
Energy:
1.9kcal/g (syrup);
2.4kcal/g (powder)
Tolerability:
36-45g/day
Solubility:
100% soluble in
water/beverages
pH:
Stable at pH 2-9
Temperature:
Stable at baking temperature
Low caloric impact only 2kcal/g
Brix Value:
77%
Mild sweet taste (60% sweet of sucrose)
Viscocity (at 20C):
7,000-8,000 cps
Water Activity (aw):
~ 0.75
Appearance:
High density syrup or white
powder
Flavor Profile:
Pleasant mouth-feel, no
after-taste
Health Canada Approved
Dietary Fiber Designation by Health Canada
Most tolerated (36-45g/day)
Total dietary fiber content is >90% (dry-basis)
Sugar free; <0.5% simple sugars
No after-taste and good mouth-feel
Kosher and Halal certified
Allergen free
Sweetness Intensity: About 60% sweetness of
Sucrose
Non-GMO
Color:
Light yellow to colorless
BioNeutra North America Inc.
9419B 20 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6N 1E5 Canada
Tel: 780-466-1481 Fax: 780-801-0036 Email:
[email protected] www.bioneutra.ca
Prebiotic Fiber Sweetener
VitaFiber-IMO Nutritional Information: (Typical per 100g Powder) (US)
Powder
Carbohydrates 1
Dietary Fiber 2 (TDF)
Non-digestible oligos
Digestion-resistant oligos
Digestible oligos
Glucose
Protein
Total Fat
Saturated Fats
Trans Fats
Sodium
Caloric Value 3
96g
91g
55g
15g
21g
<5g
0g
0g
0g
0g
25mg
244cal
Syrup
75g
70g
42g
12g
16g
<5g
0g
0g
0g
0g
19mg
192cal
Including total dietary fibers.
Total dietary fiber contents measured for powder is 91% based upon
validated HPLC-RI method. When using standard AOAC-2009.01
method, the TDF content of powder is ~ 50%.
Based upon general caloric value of 2.0 cal/g for resistantoligosaccharides and 4.0cal/g for digestible carbohydrates.
Functional Attributes and Product Applications
VitaFiber Attributes
VitaFiber Functionality
VitaFiber Product Applications
Prebiotic/FiberNon-cariogenic
Regularity, stool softener, constipation relief, healthy gut;
works well with probiotics (symbiotic)
Gut-health products/supplements; fiber-added cereals;
constipation relief (at high IMO levels); dairy; snack
foods; baked goods and baking mixes; infant nutrition
Non-cariogenic
Does not promote dental cavities
Childrens multi-vitamins (chewable/gummy) and foods;
candies; baked goods; snack food; chocolates, sweets,
etc.
Increases minerals
absorption
Fermentation of IMO results in the lowering of intestinal pH
which favours calcium and magnesium absorption in the
intestine
Womens and childrens supplements and foods; dairy
foods/beverages; beverages; cereals, etc.
Increased satiety
Fiber content will increase feelings of fullness and keep
consumer feeling full for longer time
Meal-replacement drinks/bars, cereals, beverages;
sports bars/beverages; weight management; snack
goods
Viscosity
Maintain or increase thickness of a product
Beverages; ice cream; sauces; jams/jellies
Temperature stability
Molecules are stable up to 350F therefore useful for
baking
Baked goods and baking mixes; snack foods; crackers
Browning effect
Millard reaction results in desirable browning of a product
during baking or as pH increases
Baked goods and baking mixes; fried goods; beer;
snack foods
pH stability
Stable at acidic pH as low as pH=2.0, and wont
degrade for extended period of time
Dairy; soft drinks; sports beverages; fruit/vegetable
juices
Bulking agent
Reduction of flour and sugar in a formulation while retaining
size of product
Baked goods and baking mixes
Fat replacer
Stabilizes water into a creamy structure resulting in the
same mouth feel as fat
Baked goods and baking mixes; sauces; meats;
crackers
Humectant
Moisture retaining properties in foods
Baked goods and baking mixes; gluten-free baked
goods
Natural sweetness
(~60% sucrose)
Naturally add to sweetness in sugar-reduced products
Baked goods and baking mixes; beverages; soft drinks;
sauces; dairy; jams/jellies; condiments; dressings
Synergy with high intensity
sweetener
Masks the astringent flavour of sweeteners
Beverages; soft drinks; baked goods and baking mixes;
sauces; dairy; jams/jellies; condiments; dressings
BioNeutra North America Inc.
9419B 20 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6N 1E5 Canada
Tel: 780-466-1481 Fax: 780-801-0036 Email:
[email protected] www.bioneutra.ca
Prebiotic Fiber Sweetener
Summary of Key Benefits Compared to Competitors
Natural sweetness (~60% as sweet as sucrose)
Least flatulent (gas production); therefore better
tolerated and higher levels of inclusion
Type:
Company
Non-GMO
Kosher/Halal
Organic available
Raw material source
Increased acid stability; stable up to pH 2.0
Not dependent on single raw material source;
can be produced from various starch sources
VitaFiber
Oraftioligofructose
IMO
FOS
Inulin
FOS
BioNeutra North America
Starch
Beneo-Orafti
Inulin
Cargill
Unknown
Chicory root
GTC Nutrition
Cane or beet sugar
45g/day
2.0cal/g
15g/day
1.5cal/g
10-15g/day
1.1-1.3cal/g
15g/day
1.5cal/g
Oliggo-Fiber
Nutraflora
Functional Attributes:
Prebiotic
Fiber effect
Tolerability
Non-cariogenic
Low Glycemic Index
Calories
Assists with weight management
Increases calcium absorption
Increases satiety
Process Attributes:
Form (Syrup:S / Powder:P)
Adds texture
Pleasant mouth feel
Viscosity
Temperature stability
S/P
S/P
P/S
N/A
7,000-8,000 cps.
~350F
Browning effect
pH stability
Shelf life (days)
pH 2-9
powder: 36 mo.
syrup: 24 mo.
pH 4-13
24 mo.
?
pH 4-up
24 mo.
Bulking agent
Fat replacer
Humectant
Natural sweetness
Synergy with high intensity sweet
Flavor enhancement
~60% of sucrose
30% of sucrose
?
0-10% of sucrose
BioNeutra North America Inc.
9419B 20 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6N 1E5 Canada
Tel: 780-466-1481 Fax: 780-801-0036 Email:
[email protected] www.bioneutra.ca
pH 4-13
24 mo.
30% of sucrose
