Comparing PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin and FibRefine™ Soluble Tapioca Fiber Under Acid and Heat Stress Summary Formulators often treat chicory root inulin and soluble tapioca fiber as interchangeable prebiotic tools, but under acid and heat stress, their behavior tells a very different story. In acidic beverage systems processed at pH Read more…
Summary Soluble corn fiber and soluble tapioca fiber each bring functional and nutritional strengths to modern formulation, but tapioca continues to outpace corn on nearly every front. Sourced from non-GMO cassava and boasting fiber content above 90 percent, tapioca delivers a clean-label profile, a neutral sensory footprint, and superior performance Read more…
Inulin v. Soluble Tapioca Fiber v. Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) Summary In acidic, heat-treated beverages, not all fibers behave the same. Understanding those differences can make or break your formulation. In this technical showdown, we tested inulin, soluble tapioca fiber, and partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) under tunnel pasteurization Read more…
… and Why Smart Formulators are Buying Ahead (Like Soluble Tapioca Fiber!) Summary Fiber is emerging as the quiet juggernaut of 2026, fueled by consumer demand for gut health, satiety, glucose control, and clean-label functionality across every major category—from RTDs and bars to bakery, confections, and frozen treats. As soluble Read more…