Nexira's range of acacia fibres have been acknowledged by the NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified programme.
This makes the acacia fibres — which are suitable for functional foods and supplements — the first acacia fibres to be approved through the programme.
The initiative recognised two of the company's products: Fibregum and inavea PURE ACACIA.
Through this scheme, NutraStrong aims to acknowledge high quality prebiotics to help support gut and intestinal health.
According to NutraSource's Global Product Certifications associate, Joshua Edwards, the organisation found "sufficient data to substantiate Nexira's inavea PURE ACACIA and Fibregum as prebiotics when dosed at 10g per day."
According to Nexira, its acacia fibre range is tolerant to digestion, while also offering a range of health benefits, including:
- Encouraging the growth of healthy gut bacteria
- Short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production
- Positive modulation of bowel movements
- Improvement of intestinal health
New prebiotics to be introduced
Those attending this year's SupplySide West will be able to learn more about Fibregum and inavea PURE ACACIA at booth #3851.
Further, Nexira will be launching two new prebiotics at the event.
The first is inavea CINNAMON & ACACIA, a blend of cinnamon and acacia fibre which is designed to positively modulate blood sugar levels.
Nexira will also be introducing inavea CAROB & ACACIA, which is designed to support the gut microbiome, while promoting its diversity.