What is Guar Gum?
Guar gum is a water soluble carbohydrate derived from the guar plant seed. It is used throughout the food industry for its superior thickening, gelling, emul...
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What does Hydrolyzed mean?
Hydrolyzation is a controlled natural enzymatic process that breaks guar gum down into smaller units, greatly decreasing its viscosity and allowing the parti...
Read More →What is the recommended dosage for fiber?
The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for fiber is 25 grams per day, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The average diet intake is approximately 11 grams per day.
Read More →Are There Side Effects of Having Too Much Fiber?
People whose bodies are unaccustomed to getting sufficient dietary fiber – from food or fiber supplements – may sometimes experience gas, bloating and/or dia...
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Is Sunfiber a Prebiotic?
Sunfiber is a Prebiotic fiber that is unique in comparison to other non galactomannan based fibers. A prebiotic fiber is one that produces "short chain fatty...
Read More →What are Short Chain Fatty Acids?
There are basically three main types of SCFA. They are Acetates, Propionates, and Butyrates. Of the three types, the acetates and propionates are beneficial,...
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It is known that fiber can help with constipation, but can it improve diarrhea?
Typically not, however, with Sunfiber there is a true regulating effect helping with both constipation and diarrhea. Sunfiber binds excess water and tends to...
Read More →How Do I Know if My Body Needs More Fiber?
Most adults do not get the recommended daily requirement of dietary fiber: 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Some signs of fiber insufficiency include...
Read More →Is Sunfiber Safe?
As per the GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) determination, Sunfiber is safe for addition to conventional foods and supplements at a level limited only by cGMP.
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Is Sunfiber a Natural Product?
Sunfiber is a natural product that is minimally processed to obtain a finished product with the desired properties. Sunfiber starts with a natural material, ...
Read More →What is the caloric value of Sunfiber?
The scientifically determined energy value for Sunfiber is 1.9 kcal/gram.
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What benefits does Sunfiber offer over other soluble fibers?
In addition to delivering soluble fiber and a number of clinically substantiated health benefits (see below), the following are some key benefits that consum...
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