Formulate with PreBiotica AG Inulin! PreBiotica AG Inulin is a powdered prebiotic fiber derived from agave plants—a plant widely known for its use in the production of tequila. Agave has been a mainstay for the indigenous people of North America, where the juice was drunk as a beverage when squeezed Read more…
Formulate with FibRefine P90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber! FibRefine P90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber is a powdered prebiotic fiber—a mixture of oligo- and polysaccharides composed of fructose moieties joined by beta (2–>1) linkages in linear chains. It is derived from a resistant dextrin strain that comes from cassava root—a plant traditionally grown Read more…
Formulate with PreBiotica P95 FOS! PreBiotica P95 FOS is a powdered prebiotic fiber—a mixture of oligo- and polysaccharides composed of fructose moieties joined by beta (2–>1) linkages in linear chains. When it comes to prebiotics, chain length and the degree of polymerization are the differentiators of terminology—with inulin having a Read more…
Formulate with PreBiotica JA Inulin! PreBiotica JA Inulin is a powdered prebiotic fiber derived from Jerusalem artichoke—also known as sun root or sunchoke. Jerusalem artichoke is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its inulin rich tuber. When it Read more…
Formulate with Chicory Root Inulin! While the awareness of prebiotic fibers has risen among consumers, it can still be difficult to find the right type of fiber for your formula. That’s why Icon Food’s PreBiotica Family offers a variety of fibers derived from numerous sources—from classic chicory root to new Read more…
Current Market Trends There’s no doubt about it, inulin is the leading prebiotic fiber in the industry, but scarce sources, tariffs, fuel costs, and hindered transit routes have driven the price up astronomically. Unfortunately, this trend is expected to continue well into 2027 (4). During the summer of 2021, the Read more…
The Fight for Flavor Consumers want products with fewer calories, reduced sugar, and a low glycemic impact—with the same great taste as the artificial alternatives. No problem, right? Food developers have been forced to search for innovative food ingredients that pack a nutritional punch and deliver exceptional flavor. One of Read more…