FibRefine™ Comparative Analysis
| Attribute | Tapioca Fiber (P90 Powder) |
Tapioca Syrup (L90) |
FibRefine 3.0 | FibRefine 3.5 Organic |
FibRefine 4.0 | FibRefine GA Organic |
FibRefine HG |
| Composition | Soluble tapioca
dextrin fiber powder |
Soluble tapioca
dextrin fiber syrup |
Soluble tapioca fiber,
chicory root inulin, polydextrose |
Organic soluble
tapioca fiber, agave inulin, gum acacia |
Soluble tapioca
fiber, agave inulin, guar gum |
Organic gum
acacia (France) |
Partially hydrolyzed
guar gum |
| Dietary Fiber Content | ≥90% soluble fiber | ≥90% soluble fiber
(liquid) |
High; blend of
3 soluble fibers |
High; blend of
3 organic soluble fibers |
High; blend of
3 soluble fibers + guar gum |
≥80% dietary
fiber (gum acacia) |
≥88% dietary fiber |
| Sweetness/Taste | Neutral to
slightly sweet |
Neutral to
slightly sweet; Brix 74–76% |
Neutral; slight
earthy notes |
0.4–0.6× sucrose;
slightly sweet |
Neutral to
slightly sweet |
Neutral | Neutral;
characteristic guar taste |
| Form | Agglomerated
powder |
Clear to yellow
viscous liquid |
Agglomerated
powder |
Powder | Powder | Powder | Coarser powder |
| Viscosity/Texture | Low viscosity
when dissolved; clean mouthfeel |
High Brix syrup;
contributes body and mouthfeel |
Low viscosity;
bulk and texture without heaviness |
Low viscosity;
smooth mouthfeel; gum acacia emulsification |
Moderate viscosity
from guar gum; thickening effect |
Moderate emulsifying
and film-forming capability |
Very low viscosity
(<13 cP at 5°C, 5% solution) |
| Prebiotic Activity | Supports gut
microbiome; resistant to digestion |
Supports gut
microbiome; liquid format |
Synergistic prebiotic
blend; 3-fiber diversity |
Synergistic prebiotic;
organic certified; agave inulin adds FOS activity |
Synergistic prebiotic;
guar adds prebiotic effect |
Excellent; gum
acacia is well- researched prebiotic |
Good; PHGG is
partially fermented in colon |
| Stability | Good heat and
pH stability; low hygroscopic |
Good; refrigerate
after opening; pH 3.5–7.0 |
Good heat
and pH stability |
Good heat
and pH stability; organic certified |
Good; guar stable
across pH 3.5–7.0 |
Good; pH 4–5;
heat stable |
Excellent; heat
and acid stable; pH 6–7 |
| Labeling | Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; USDA Organic |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; USDA Organic |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
| Cost Efficiency | Most economical
soluble fiber powder |
Moderate; liquid
processing premium |
Moderate;
blended product |
Moderate-premium;
organic blend |
Moderate;
3-fiber blend |
Moderate;
imported organic |
Moderate;
specialty PHGG |
| Ideal Applications | Protein bars, RTD
beverages, baked goods, sweetener bulking agent |
Sauces, dressings,
beverages, syrups, protein shakes |
Meal replacement
bars, protein powders, functional foods |
Organic functional
beverages, bars, clean-label fiber fortification |
RTDs, dairy,
thickened beverages, functional foods requiring viscosity |
Emulsions, encapsulation,
beverages, dairy, baby food |
IBS-friendly products,
clinical nutrition, RTD protein, low-FODMAP |
