French agricultural cooperative Tereos has introduced a corn-based soluble fibre ingredient, called Actifiber.
According to the sugar, starch and alcohol producer, Actifiber is derived from non-GMO corn starch.
Actifiber is designed to help food and beverage manufacturers increase fibre content, cut calories and improve Nutri-Scores without changing taste, texture or appearance, the press statement read.
Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack label that rates a product’s overall nutritional quality on a five-colour scale from A to E.
Created in France and used voluntarily across parts of Europe, it helps shoppers compare similar foods by balancing positive factors such as protein and fibre, against negatives such as calories, saturated fat, and sugar.
Tereos said its new ingredient can be used in beverages, bakery, cereals, confectionery, chocolate, dairy and vegan products.
The launch comes as fibre intake remains low across Europe, the company said, citing non-profit organisation European Food Information Council.
Tereos Europe sales director Marion Hoff said: “Through launching Actifiber, Tereos supports its customers in the transition towards creating healthier and more natural eating habits. We provide concrete solutions that meet both nutritional requirements and consumer expectations.”
The new offering is produced locally in France.
Tereos customer innovation centre director Michel Flambeau added: “Actifiber illustrates our ability to innovate alongside our partners. This ingredient enhances the nutritional value of products without altering their taste, a true breakthrough for the food industry.”
The French agricultural cooperative has 10,300 members, operates 38 industrial sites across 14 countries and employs 15,600 people.
It will present the ingredient at the Food Ingredients Europe trade show in Paris from 2–4 December 2025.
