FAQ

What is Sunfiber?

Sunfiber is a galactomannan based soluble dietary fiber made from hydrolyzed guar gum. It is a versatile powder that can be easily added to a wide variety of foods, beverages and supplements. Sunfiber does not impact the flavor, color, texture, or aroma of the products to which it is added. It offers an easy way to increase fiber in the diet using consumers favorite foods and beverages.

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, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties as a result of its high viscosity.

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 particles to dissolve more readily, while maintaining the original fiber content.

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.

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 acids" (SCFA) in the gut via a fermentation process. The rate of production of SCFA's is very important. If fermentation occurs rapidly (as is the case with Inulin and other soluble fibers) the result is an excess of uncomfortable bloating and flatulence. The fermentation process of Sunfiber is extremely slow resulting in a higher total amount of SCFA's that are produced over a greater period of time, leading to significantly less gas, bloating and discomfort.

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, but they tend to transfer through the walls of the intestine and get metabolized in muscle or liver. Only the Butyrates remain in the digestive system and act as a food/energy source for the beneficial microflora.

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 add more bulk to the stool. Sunfiber also has a prebiotic effect that helps to improve the status of the micro flora in the digestive system.

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.

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, which is grown in fields that are not treated with chemicals. No preservatives are used or added during manufacturing. Sunfiber is certified Kosher, Halal, is vegetarian (not of any animal origin nor derivative), is Non-GMO and all raw materials are kept free from GMO and their derivatives throughout the production process. Sunfiber is 100% Gluten free.

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 consumers can easily understand and appreciate related to Sunfiber:

• Sunfiber is a "true regulating" fiber in that it not only helps with constipation, but uniquely helps with diarrhea as well, returning stool content to a normal healthy state.
• Unlike other soluble fibers, Sunfiber will not lead to a state of diarrhea with frequent consumption.
• Sunfiber is well tolerated and does not lead to the typical bloating, cramping and gas production that other fibers are known for with daily consumption.
• Sunfiber is a 100% Gluten Free product.
• Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber that helps improve beneficial probiotics within the intestinal tract, including Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus.
• Sunfiber helps regulate moisture and electrolyte exchange in the gut.
• Sunfiber has a Healthy Satiety effect. Unlike other fibers, Sunfiber does not "block" the gut, but rather slows the gastric transit time and increases the satiation hormone CCK resulting in a comfortably full and satiated feel.
• Sunfiber Improves absorption of minerals, including Ca, Fe, Zn. Other fibers often decrease absorption rates.
• Tasteless, colorless, odorless. No effect on mouth feel or viscosity.