The National Agency of Drug and Food Control of Indonesia (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) has recently approved Beneo’s prebiotic claim for the chicory root fibers inulin and oligofructose.
Beneo said the approval made its ingredient, the first and only one recognised as prebiotics in Indonesia. This is made possible by Beneo’s extensive research and effort in communicating the prebiotic effect of inulin and oligofructose to local authorities.
The claim is approved under the milk powder category for the general population, referring to healthy people above 3 years old, including teenagers, adults, and the elderly. The minimum required dose is 4.5 g/L on a ready-to-drink basis of inulin and oligofructose, in 30:70 ratio. By incorporating Beneo’ chicory foot fiber into milk powder applications, manufacturers can now meet consumers’ growing interest in products that promote the gut microbiome and digestive health.
The company said in Indonesia, 2/3 of consumers associate prebiotics with a healthy gut, based on FMCG Gurus survey. In addition, more than half of Indonesians are also seeking food and drink products that can improve digestive health. The pandemic has also made more Indonesians aware of the importance of digestive health and its close relationship to immune health.
