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FI-1 Soy Fibre Health Benefits

What Makes FI-1 Soy Fibre® a Better Choice?

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Health Benefits of FI-1 Soy Fibre®

  • FI-1 Soy Fibre® can enhance dietary fiber labeling, and "soy fiber" is ingredient listing friendly. FI-1 Soy Fibre® provides natural dietary fiber in the diet to improve regularity, and help protect against and reduce the risk of certain conditions such as heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
  • FI-1 Soy Fibre® can help consumers achieve the Recommended Daily Intake(RDI) for dietary fiber. The RDI for dietary fiber is 25 grams. Current consumer studies indicate average daily dietary fiber consumption is 12-15 grams, or roughly 50% of the RDI.
  • FI-1 Soy Fibre® contains less than 0.1 Calories per gram, and effectively reduces the caloric density of foods.

Functional Benefits of FI-1 Soy Fibre®

  • FI-1 Soy Fibre® retains up to three times its weight in water promoting softer crumb in baked goods, enhancing freshness, and increasing shelf life.
  • Tests have demonstrated improved oven-spring in white pan breads, buns, and rolls with the addition of 2-4% FI-1 Soy Fibre®.
  • FI-1 Soy Fibre's® unique physical structure and particle size allow for easy incorporation into both liquid and dry formulations. FI-1 Soy Fibre® can also minimize the caking or clumping of other ingredients in food products.
  • FI-1 Soy Fibre® provides mouth feel and body, plus it helps in the binding of other ingredients in food products, which will ultimately improve yield.