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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.