Oliggo-Fiber® Chicory Root Fiber
Oliggo-Fiber® chicory root fiber is a naturally-sourced* fructan extracted from chicory root. It is a versatile ingredient that offers many functional and health benefits. Oliggo-Fiber® chicory root fiber helps food and beverage manufacturers capitalize on key consumer trends, such as clean label and sugar reduction, without affecting taste and texture.
Label-Friendly
Now more than ever, consumers want to connect with their food and understand ingredient lists on food labels. Chicory root fiber (inulin) has benefits beyond simple fiber fortification; it has a tradition-filled story that will resonate with mainstream America.
Applications
Applications: Cookies; cakes; pastry fillings; gluten free; breads; corn tortillas
Benefits:
- Positively impacts texture of gluten free products and corn tortillas by improving mouthfeel and rheology
- Adds creaminess and improved mouthfeel in low fat bakery products
- Soluble fiber source
- Can be used as a partial replacement for flour
- Can replace part of the fat in fillings
- Excellent heat stability
Oliggo-Fiber® Chicory Root Fiber Product Portfolio
Oliggo-Fiber® chicory root fiber is a a versatile ingredient that can support label-friendly formulation goals, improved nutritional profile, reduced sugar and more without impacting taste.
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Questions and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Oliggo-Fiber® Chicory Root Fiber.
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FDA defines reduction as 25% or greater.
*FDA has not defined natural. Contact Cargill for source and processing information. The labeling, substantiation, and decision making of all claims for your products is your responsibility. We recommend you consult regulatory and legal advisors familiar with all applicable laws, rules and regulations prior to making labeling and claims decisions, including decisions regarding natural claims.
Some Cargill products are only approved for use in certain geographies, end uses, and/or at certain usage levels. It is the customer's responsibility to determine, for a particular geography, that (i) the Cargill product, its use and usage levels, (ii) the customer's product and its use, and (iii) any claims made about the customer's product, all comply with applicable laws and regulations.