Food Ingredients for Sugar Reduction

Our Chicory Root Fiber, a form of inulin naturally sourced from chicory root, is a non-GMO ingredient and soluble dietary fiber that provides nutritional and functional benefits without affecting taste, texture, mouthfeel and consumers’ clean-label expectations. 

Nature’s answer to rebalance the nutritional profile of your favorite food choices by boosting fiber content, replacing undesired sugars, and reducing excess fat, it’s easy-to-use in diverse applications. 

Scoular’s organic Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) is a premium soluble dietary fiber ingredient designed to support digestive wellness, sugar reduction, and clean label formulation. With 90g of dietary fiber and a mild sweetness at approximately 50% of sucrose, FOS enhances texture, flavor release, and mouthfeel in a wide range of applications including bakery, bars, dairy, cereals, and fruit preparations. Its prebiotic properties promote gut health by stimulating beneficial bacteria, contributing to improved immunity and nutrient absorption.  

FOS is non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and stable under heat and acidic conditions—making it ideal for functional foods targeting fiber enrichment, calorie reduction, and digestive support. Whether you’re formulating for keto-friendly snacks or fiber-fortified beverages, FOS delivers nutritional value and sensory appeal that align with today’s health-conscious consumer demands. 

Polydextrose is a multifunctional soluble fiber that brings both nutritional and sensory advantages to modern food formulations. Derived from non-GMO corn, it serves as a low-calorie bulking agent that can partially replace sugar and fat—preserving creaminess, texture, and mouthfeel in reduced-calorie applications. With its clean taste and prebiotic properties, polydextrose supports digestive health while enabling fiber enrichment across a wide range of products including baked goods, beverages, dairy, and nutritional supplements. Whether you’re formulating for sugar reduction, satiety, or clean label innovation, polydextrose offers a versatile solution that meets today’s consumer demands for healthier, functional foods. 

Soluble corn fiber, also known as resistant dextrin, is a type of dietary fiber derived from corn starch. This non-GMO ingredient boasts over 90% fiber and less than 5% sugar, making it a game-changer for the overall nutritional profile of finished products. Soluble corn fiber can be used in various products with its excellent bulking properties, while rarely affecting the desired taste, all with a label-friendly name.

Unlock the next level of clean-label formulation with Scoular’s Tapioca Fiber. Also sometimes referred to as resistant dextrin, this highly versatile, non-GMO ingredient is the secret to slashing sugar and boosting dietary fiber while simultaneously delivering a superior, satisfying texture.  

Whether you need an invisible prebiotic for gut health or a binding agent for your next low-sugar snack, our Tapioca Fiber provides the nutritional upgrade and functional performance your innovative products deserve. Its neutral flavor and exceptional solubility allow you to seamlessly fortify everything from protein bars and beverages to keto-friendly baked goods, delivering the enhanced nutrition and satisfying mouthfeel your customers crave. 

Allulose is a rare sugar naturally found in fruits or crops and is known as the leading next-generation sweetener due to its sugar-like sweetness and almost zero calorie content. Offered in crystalline and syrup formats, this non-GMO ingredient, which is 70% as sweet as sugar, can offer a versatile solution for those looking to cut down on added sugars with the added benefits of low caloric content while maintaining a taste profile similar to sugar.