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Tereos, a player in the global sugar, starch and alcohol markets and France’s leading cereal processor, has launched Actifiber, a corn-based soluble fibre ingredient aimed at helping manufacturers meet the increasing consumer demand for healthier products.

With the new ingredient, Tereos says it aims to support F&B manufactures in creating nutritionally balanced offerings without sacrificing taste or texture.

Developed from non-GMO corn starch and produced at Tereos' facility in Marckolsheim, France, Actifiber allows brands to enrich products with dietary fibre, while also lowering calorie content.

As European consumers become more health-conscious, with over one-third relying on Nutri-Scores to evaluate nutritional quality, the introduction of Actifiber comes at a crucial time when fibre intake remains below recommended levels across the continent.

Marion Hoff, Tereos’ sales director for Europe, said: “Through launching Actifiber, Tereos supports its customers in the transition towards creating healthier and more natural eating habits. We provide concrete solutions that meet both nutritional requirements and consumer expectations.”

Actifiber is designed for versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including beverages, baked goods, cereals, confectionery, chocolate and dairy products.

Its neutral taste and clarity ensure seamless integration into various formulations, while maintaining the product's flavour and visual appeal. Notably, this ingredient can also be used in vegan formulations, expanding its market potential.

The nutritional impact of Actifiber is significant. For instance, a 250 ml beverage enriched with Actifiber can provide up to 20% of the recommended daily fibre intake.

Additionally, incorporating Actifiber into a chocolate product can enable it to carry the 'high in fibre' claim, enhancing its marketability. Other examples include improving the Nutri-Score of a cake from D to C and transforming an ice cream's score from C to A.

Michel Flambeau, director of the Customer Innovation Center, highlighted the company’s commitment to collaborating with partners to enhance product nutritional value without compromising taste. “Actifiber illustrates our ability to innovate alongside our partners,” he noted.

The ingredient will be showcased at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe trade show in Paris from 2-4 December 2025.