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Ingredients Prebiotic Effect Evidenced for Chicory Root Fibers by the First Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses Intake of chicory root fibers increases Bifidobacteria and supports bowel function A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Dávid U. Nagy et al. i , demonstrates that chicory root fiber intake (starting at 3g/day) promotes significant growth of Bifidobacteria in the gut microbiome in all age groups and improves bowel function parameters. It is the first study of this kind, based on randomized control trials, that has investigated the effect of inulintype fructans derived from chicory root on Bifidobacteria abundance in gut microbiota and health-related outcomes. Included in the systematic review with meta-analyses, considered the strongest methodology in the hierarchy of scientific evidence, were 50 human intervention studies, with a total of 2,495 participants. These were selected based on an extensive literature search and review process that followed the guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and Interventions ii . This research evidenced that inulin, oligofructose and combinations thereof, derived from the chicory root as the source of origin, act as a bifidogenic factor, promoting the selective growth of Bifidobacteria. The systematic review with metaanalyses also demonstrates that chicory root fiber is a prebiotic that complies with the ISAPP (International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics) definition of pr ebiotics. The researchers further reported that the bifidogenic effects of the chicory root fibers were accompanied by improved bowel regularity. This was validated by increased stool frequency in healthy adults, and by softer stools in healthy infants and children. Commenting on the findings, Anke Sentko, Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition Communication at BENEO said: “I am extremely pleased that this detailed critical systematic review with meta-analyses has been conducted. Following the highest quality scientific evidence 18 food Marketing & Technology • October 2022

Ingredients methodology, the prebiotic effect of inulin-type fructans sourced from the chicory root is confirmed. It yet again shows that integrating chicory root fibers into a person’s daily diet supports Bifidobacteria and thus their gut microbiome, while also improving the bowel functions of the very young to the very old.” BENEO’s prebiotic fibers, Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose, are inulintype fructans. They are natural, non-GMO, clean label prebiotic fibers that are derived from chicory root via a gentle hot water extraction method, unlike some other fibers that are artificially or chemically made. They can be used in a wide range of food and beverage applications including baby food, according to national legislations. As proven prebiotics, chicory root fibers (inulin, oligofructose) support a healthy gut microbiota and selectively promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms, such as Bifidobacteria, in the gut. Chicory root fibers are the preferred food for those good microorganisms and thus help them to grow and multiply. Due to the increased bacterial metabolism in the large intestine, regularity is improved. fmt i) Nagy DU, Sándor-Bajusz KA, Bódy B, Decsi T, Van Harsselaar J, Theis S & Lohner S (2022) Effect of chicoryderived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with metaanalyses. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. Published 14 July 2022, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2098246 ii) Higgins JPT, Thomas J, Chandler J, Cumpston M, Li T, Page MJ, Welch VA (editors). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions version Join us in our next: Hydrocolloid Information Center Publisher of: The Quarterly Review of Food Hydrocolloids Photos: BENEO Food Hydrocolloid Conference MALTA April 23-25, 2023 Nesha Zalesny – nzalesny@hydrocollid.com Dennis Seisun – dseisun@hydrocollid.com www.hydrocolloid.com Key No. 102333 food Marketing & Technology • October 2022 19

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