Food ingredient resistant dextrin Soluble fibre from tapioca

Food ingredient Resistant Dextrin Soluble fibre from tapioca

Product Introduction

Soluble tapioca fiber is a unique sweetener and dietary fiber made from non-GMO tapioca starch. 

Tapioca comes from the cassava root, a plant that grows in the tropics. It’s a common alternative to corn syrup or cornstarch.

Hold on, is starch keto-friendly?

Usually, the answer would be: absolutely not. But in this case, soluble tapioca fiber is produced by breaking down tapioca starch using enzymes, resulting in a totally different end product.

In truth, soluble tapioca fiber does not occur naturally, but it’s still a type of fiber. 

According to a recent FDA announcement, “dietary fibers are defined as naturally occurring fibers that are intrinsic and intact in plants, or as isolated or synthetic fibers that have demonstrated a beneficial physiological effect.”

Health Benefits of Soluble Tapioca Fiber

True soluble tapioca fiber is a type of Resistant dextrin or resistant starch, meaning it resists digestion in your stomach.

For example, a 2018 study found that compared to carbs, resistant starches result in much lower blood sugar levels after a meal, as well as less insulin release[.

Basically, resistant dextrins are a better choice for your health than sugar or most other sweeteners because they help keep your blood glucose under control, allowing you to stay in ketosis and reduce the risk of insulin resistance.

Additionally, soluble tapioca fiber is an easy way to get extra dietary fiber, which can be challenging for some keto diet followers.

Also, a 2016 study found that resistant starches can act as a prebiotic, meaning they support a healthy gut microbiome.

And because they ferment in your large intestine, resistant starches like soluble tapioca fiber also contribute healthy short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate that help reduce inflammation in your body.

Soluble Tapioca Fiber Nutrition Facts

The most common use for soluble tapioca fiber is in products like low-carb or keto protein bars. 

Therefore, as there is no recommended serving size, an off-the-shelf product could contain anywhere between 1-30 grams or more.

Here are the nutrition facts for 15 grams of most soluble tapioca fibers:

• Calories: 38 kcal
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbs: 15 grams
• Dietary fiber: 15 grams
• Net carbs: 0

Unlike typical carbohydrates that have 4 calories per gram, resistant dextrins typically have 2.5 calories per gram or less because they resist digestion.

And soluble tapioca fiber does not release glucose in your small intestine, which is why it nourishes your microbiome in your large intestine. 

Also, keep in mind that this form of tapioca fiber is soluble, meaning that unlike insoluble fiber, it dissolves easily into water.

Although both forms of fiber have health benefits, soluble fiber slows digestion, lowering the glycemic index of meals. As opposed to insoluble fiber, it does not add bulk or increase the rate at which food passes through your gastrointestinal tract.

Certificates

Contact