Soluble dietary fibers are used as an additive to foods, and they also promote the colonic health, along with bifidobacterial or lactobacillus stimulation in the gut, coronary artery health, lowers cholesterol, and glucose metabolism. Moreover, soluble dietary fibers contribute to weight management and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Water-soluble dietary fiber is considered as one of the significant forms of dietary fibers. It is composed of inulin, beta-glucan, polydextrose, pectin, fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, and corn fiber, which helps promote the nutritional profile of the food and beverage product added. For instance, Roquette is involved in offering non-viscous soluble fiber under its brand “NUTRIOSE” for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. NUTRIOSE is produced from cereals such as wheat and corn and provides efficient digestive tolerance
INCREASING APPLICATIONS OF SOLUBLE DIETARY FIBERS IN PHARMACEUTICALS AND NUTRACEUTICALS TO INFLUENCE MARKET GROWTH
The presence of soluble dietary fiber helps maintain a healthy intestine, along with balanced blood glucose levels and serum lipids. Moreover, the product helps to manage the appetite hormones, enhances the bowel movement, and manages triglycerides levels in the body to improve the lipid profile by exercising a control over cholesterol levels. The improved effects of resistant maltodextrin are identified by Foods for Specified Health Use (FOSHU). The growing focus on health, along with increasing consciousness toward health benefits offered soluble dietary fibers and increasing instances of chronic diseases, has motivated the manufacturers to produce nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products based upon soluble dietary fibers, which is expected to propel the demand for soluble dietary fibers in global market.
Beneo Gmbh; Roquette Frères; Ingredion Incorporated; Tate & Lyle Plc and Cargill, Incorporated have been identified as key companies operating in the soluble dietary fibers market. These companies operate their production and distribution of soluble dietary fibers in various countries worldwide, which helps them in catering to a wider customer base. These market players are highly focused towards the development new and innovative soluble dietary fibers to fulfil the changing customers’ requirements. The companies have forecasted that soluble dietary fibers have high demand which is expected to grow over the coming years owing to high demand for healthy food, changing lifestyles of consumers, hectic work schedules, and other such factors. Therefore, they are readily investing in launching innovative products, partnering with other businesses, and expanding their geographical reach to cater to the growing demand for soluble dietary fibers across the globe.
