Guar bean fibre, 200 grams

Digestive power from the guar bean

In various regions of India, even in areas suffering from extreme drought, the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) is cultivated.  In India, the leaves and beans of this plant have been consumed for thousands of years. Guar beans provide a high amount of soluble prebiotic fibre. Sunfiber® is used in guar bean fibre from Vitals.  This is the brand name for guar bean fibres which, through a natural fermentation process, acquire their high-quality, user-friendly properties, such as excellent water solubility. Sunfiber®-fermented guar bean fibres are regarded worldwide as the perfect dietary fibre !

What are fibres?

Dietary fibre consists of a long chain of carbohydrates made up of 10 or more monosaccharides that cannot be broken down by digestive enzymes in the human small intestine.  Dietary fibre is essential for a healthy and varied diet. Dietary fibre can be divided into two types: those that are water-soluble and those that are not water-soluble.  Examples of water-soluble dietary fibre include guar bean fibre (galactomannan), inulin (FOS) and psyllium fibre. Wheat bran and dietary fibre from other (wholemeal) cereals are classified as non-water-soluble fibres. Fibre that is soluble in water is also referred to as a prebiotic, as it can be fermented by the gut flora . The higher the solubility of a fibre, the more effectively it is fermented.  In the gut flora, fermentation leads to the formation of metabolic products such as short-chain fatty acids, including butyrate, propionate and acetate. However, it is important that the fermentation process does not proceed too quickly, as this can lead to gas formation.

Sunfiber® from Taiyo

Sunfiber® possesses the ideal properties of excellent water solubility and complete fermentation, which does not, however, take place too quickly.  This makes the product very user-friendly, in contrast to psyllium fibre, which dissolves much less readily in water, and inulin, which ferments very quickly.  Sunfiber® is produced by Taiyo . The company is a global leader and is regarded as an expert in guar bean fibre. Guar bean fibre normally forms a gel in water. Taiyo has therefore developed a special manufacturing process to improve the solubility of the fibres.  The gel formation is caused by the fact that the guar bean fibres consist of naturally very long carbohydrate chains. Thanks to a fermentation process (in which a natural enzyme is added ), the long chains are ‘pre-digested’ into shorter chains, which improves their solubility. However, the carbohydrate chains should not be too short, as otherwise they will ferment too quickly in the gut.  Taiyo’s unique production process achieves the optimum chain length, giving Sunfiber® its ideal properties. Sunfiber® is also made from guar bean fibres sourced exclusively from pesticide-free, cultivated guar beans.

Key ingredients

* No reference amount specified under the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) **Sunfiber® is a registered trademark of Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.

Ingredients

Fermented guar bean fibre (from Indian guar beans, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba).

Recommended intake

Take 1–2 level measuring spoons (5–10 grams) per day with a meal. Mix with (approx. 200 ml) water or another liquid. Leave the mixture to stand for a while so that the fibre can dissolve completely. The fibre can also be added to food (e.g. yoghurt), even warm dishes. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. A measuring spoon for 15 ml (= approx. 5 grams) is included.

A measuring spoon for 15 ml (= approx. 5 grams) is included.

Limited shelf life once opened.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light (not in the fridge).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.