The administration of a fermentable dietary fibre (oligofructose) in rats increases satietogenic gut peptides and lowered spontaneous energy intake. The aim of the study was to assess the relevance of ...

Science - consolidation and breakthroughs - took centre stage at the 5th Orafti Research Conference last week, as world-leading scientists convened to discuss prebiotics. The growing body of science ...

Rats fed a fiber supplement while on a high fat and high sugar diet show a much lower weight gain than those who did not eat the fiber, a study shows. A team of researchers says the study helps ...

A new study conducted by University of Calgary suggests that a dietary fiber supplement named oligofructose may lead to better weight control. The research helped to determine the mechanisms of weight ...

MANNHEIM, GERMANY and MORRIS PLAINS, NJ--(Marketwired - Jan 13, 2014) - Following collaboration between BENEO, Cosucra and Sensus, a dossier for an EU Art 13.5 claim was filed that contains new data ...

A study has suggested that a dietary fiber supplement named oligofructose may lead to better weight control. The research, conducted by University of Calgary, helped to determine the mechanisms of ...

In a two-step evaluation process, the European Commission Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) has confirmed the use of oligofructose, a prebiotic ingredient with beneficial effects on gut health, as a ...

Research has revealed that oligofructose from Sensus, Lawrenceville, N.J., may be used to improve the taste profile of stevia, providing new opportunities to create naturally sweetened products.