Fibersol Health Brochure - ADM

it’s the fiber you wantP: 217.451.4377www.fibersol2.comADM & Matsutani LLC

it’s the fiber you wantFibersol-2 allows you to develop food andbeverage products for the health consciousconsumer that gives them all the dietary fiber theyneed without sacrificing the taste, aroma, and texturethey want!There are two general types of dietary fiber…water insoluble andwater soluble types. Insoluble dietary fibers provide water bindingand “bulk” to diets, reducing internal stress on the colon and reducingthe incidence of certain colonic conditions (e.g., diverticulitis). Unfortunately,insoluble dietary fibers are crude and can negatively influence the sensoryproperties of the foods to which they are added.

Studies show that Fibersol-2digestion resistant maltodextrinwhen taken with a meal mayattenuate the rise in serum glucosefollowing the meal. Fibersol-2 has thepotential to reduce peak postprandial bloodglucose and insulin levels that are within the normalrange in healthy individuals. In addition, studies showthat Fibersol-2 does not alter healthy, steady-state bloodglucose or insulin levels.Limited data also suggest that Fibersol-2 digestion resistant maltodextrinwhen taken with a meal or food may attenuate the rise in serum triglyceridesfollowing the meal and that it may help retain healthy serum triglyceride levels.