The Indian Ministry of Health has opened the door for oligofructose to be used in a number of additional food categories in the country, including sweets, dairy products, frozen desserts, ice cream, cereals, chocolates as well as meat applications.
Anke Sentko, vice president regulatory affairs and nutrition communication, BENEO, said: “India is a growing market for functional ingredients so we are very pleased with this positive verdict. It proves again the nutritional and technological benefits of oligofructose within a wide range of products.
“We are now able to support functional food manufacturers in an even broader application portfolio to encourage optimised nutrition and more healthy lifestyles.”
According to a recent report from the Indian Council of Medical Research, fibre enriched food will steadily gain importance in India.
Derived from chicory root, oligofructose is a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre that supports a balanced gut microflora and digestive health. According to BENEO, if consumed at levels of 5g per day, it can stimulate and increase the bifidobacteria.
Source: BENEO
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