What is fibre syrup?
Fibre syrup is a liquid ingredient that supplies dietary fibre. It can be useful when manufacturers want to incorporate fibre alongside the liquid components of a recipe. OligoSMART RD TS90 is a tapioca fibre syrup with at least 90% dietary fibre on a dry-weight basis.
When a liquid fibre ingredient makes sense
Binding, softness and chew management Liquid fibre can be particularly useful in nutrition bars, cereal bars and chewy snacks, where binding and texture retention matter. RD TS90 may help maintain softness, manage chew and reduce hardening during storage. However, its moisture contribution must be considered when balancing the recipe and setting processing conditions.
What is the best type of fibre powder?
The best fibre powder depends on the application, fibre source and required concentration. Soluble resistant dextrin powders can be considered for fibre enrichment without adding a syrup phase. For example, OligoSMART RD TP90 supplies at least 90% dietary fibre on a dry-weight basis from tapioca.
Advantages of concentrated fibre in a dry blend
Powder formats can suit premixes, powdered beverages, nutrition products and recipes with established dry-blending steps. They allow manufacturers to introduce concentrated fibre without adding the water present in a liquid ingredient. This can simplify moisture management, although dispersion, dust control and mixing uniformity still need attention.
Fibre syrup vs fibre powder: Key differences
Processing and equipment compatibility: Syrups require suitable liquid dosing, transfer and mixing arrangements. Powders need effective dry blending and, where applicable, controlled dissolution.
Texture and moisture: Syrups may support binding and softness, while powders help maintain a dry ingredient system. Neither format guarantees better results; formulation trials determine performance.
Comparing the OligoSMART options
RD TS90: Tapioca fibre syrup for binding, softness and chew management. RD TP90: Tapioca fibre powder with at least 90% dietary fibre, suited to dry formulations. RD CP90: Corn-derived soluble fibre powder with at least 90% dietary fibre. Tapioca RDP 70: Tapioca fibre powder with at least 70% dietary fibre, offering another concentration option. The best fit depends on source preference, formulation requirements and processing conditions.
What is the healthiest soluble fibre?
There is no single healthiest soluble fibre for every application or consumer. Fibre type, tolerance, intake and intended benefit all matter. For manufacturers, the practical priority is selecting a suitable ingredient with verified specifications and substantiated nutritional claims.
How to choose the right fibre format
Start with your product’s texture, moisture target and manufacturing process. Assess whether the recipe needs a liquid binder or a concentrated dry ingredient. Then compare fibre content, source, sensory profile, handling, storage requirements and cost at the required inclusion level. Pilot trials should confirm dispersion, texture, stability and performance throughout shelf life before commercial scale-up.
Conclusion
Fibre syrup and fibre powder serve different formulation needs. RD TS90 is worth evaluating when binding and chew management are priorities, while RD TP90 and RD CP90 suit high-fibre powder applications. RDP 70 provides another tapioca powder option at a different fibre concentration. At 1-2-Taste, we help manufacturers explore these OligoSMART options to identify a format that fits their product and production process.
