(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global food industry is undergoing a fundamental shift toward functional carbohydrates that bridge severe diet quality gaps. According to the latest market ...

The arrival of the new-look Nutrition Facts panel (which will require manufacturers to list added sugar), is generating renewed interest in inulin: a widely-used ingredient from chicory root that also ...

Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

The specific stimulation of the Bifidobacterium population is supported by a vast amount of research and inulin-type fructans have long been studied for their positive impact on the human gut ...

Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...