French Company Introduces Pea Fiber

"French supplier Euringus is introducing a new organic pea fibre to its ingredient range, which it expects will help food makers meet demand for fibre-enriched products in Europe in the light of consumer campaigns.

..The company said its organic pea fibre also be used as a wheat and soy fibre replacement, for products aimed at allergy sufferers. Other key benefits include increasing water absorption and yields, reducing fat and a cholesterol-lowering effect.

Guillermou cited figures from the Eurodiet report ('Nutrition and Diet for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe', completed 2001), which found that Europeans consume an average of only 15g of fibre per day, against a recommended 25 to 30g.

Efforts to bridge the fibre gap are being made by food companies, which are developing appealing products with enriched fibre, and governments."

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