1. Product Description
Dietary Fiber is a naturally occurring polysaccharide or plant-derived material, which is not digestible by human enzymes. It is widely used as a functional ingredient in food, beverage, and dietary supplements to improve gut health, regulate digestion, and enhance product texture. Industrially, it can be used as a thickener, stabilizer, or fermentation substrate.
2. Specifications
| Parameter | Food Grade | Industrial Grade | Test Method |
|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | White to off-white powder | Visual Inspection |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic, mild | Characteristic odor | Organoleptic |
| Mesh Size | 80 mesh min | 60 mesh min | Sieving Method |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% | ≤ 8% | Gravimetric Method |
| Ash | ≤ 2% | ≤ 5% | Gravimetric Method |
| Assay (Dietary Fiber) | ≥ 90% | ≥ 85% | Enzymatic Gravimetric Method |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5 – 7.0 | 4.5 – 7.0 | pH Meter |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ≤ 0.1 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | ≤ 5000 CFU/g | Plate Count Method |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | ≤ 500 CFU/g | Plate Count Method |
| E.coli | Negative | Negative | GB/T 4789.3 |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | GB/T 4789.4 |
3. Functional Properties
Promotes digestive health and supports gut microbiota.
Functions as a low-calorie bulking agent in food products.
Improves texture, viscosity, and water retention in formulations.
Can be used in dietary supplements, beverages, baked goods, and dairy products.
Industrially, serves as stabilizer, thickener, or fermentation substrate.
4. Applications
Food Grade: Bakery, beverages, dairy, confectionery, dietary supplements.
Industrial Grade: Fermentation, food additive, pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
5. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Shelf life: 24 months from manufacture date under recommended storage conditions.
6. Packaging
Food Grade: 25 kg kraft paper bag with inner PE liner, or as requested.
Industrial Grade: 25–50 kg bag, or as per customer requirements.
7. Safety & Regulatory
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food use.
Non-toxic, non-hazardous.
Complies with relevant food and pharmaceutical regulations.
8. Remarks
Data provided are based on representative samples tested under controlled conditions.
For detailed analytical reports or COA, please contact the supplier.
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