 Fibra
Activa is the new Panmonviso range of innovative and complete
products which contain, besides traditional bran (usually
present in various wholegrain products), a cocktail of soluble
and insoluble fibres which boost intestinal activity without
sacrificing tastiness.
Fibre forms the indigestible portion of vegetable products
and consists mainly of complex carbohydrates which cannot
be broken down by human intestinal enzymes. It is classified
according to the different physical-chemical characteristics
which condition and diversify the physiological effects.
Depending on whether or not it is water-soluble, it is divided
into soluble and insoluble fibre.
It does not supply energy but performs various physiological
bodily functions.
Psyllium
 Psyllium
(plantago ovata) is a herbaceous annual plant, the fruit
of which is in the form of small capsules containing dark
brown seeds, easily recognisable in the products of the Fibra
Activa Range.
Psyllium seeds are commonly used in herbal remedies for their
laxative properties. Fibra Activa contains approximately
2% Psyllium seeds.
Fibres contained
in Fibra Activa
ACACIA: |
Extracted from
acacia trees which have undergone no chemical modifications,
it is a 90% soluble fibre. |
OATS: |
A cereal consisting
of 50% soluble fibre, including beta-glucans (anti-cholesterol,
anti-diabetes), 30-40% cellulose and 10-15% lignin
(insoluble). |
CHICORY |
Chicory roots
are used to obtain inulin (soluble), which jellifies
upon contact with water and ferments quickly in the
small intestine (probiotic food). |
BRAN: |
this is the protective
wrapping of the wheat germ and is characterised by
a large quantity of insoluble fibre (cellulose and
lignin). Fibra Activa contains white wheat fibre, obtained
thanks to a process which purifies the bran (90% insoluble,
2.5% soluble). |
CALIFORNIAN PRUNES: |
Dehydrated
to 20% humidity, they contain 7.5% fibre, 50% of which
is soluble. |
PSYLLIUM: |
Psyllium seeds
are soluble fibre. They swell in water and are covered
with a layer of colourless mucilage. Fibra Activa contains
approximately 2% Psyllium. |
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Prune
and Psyllium Biscuits |
Fibra
Activa biscuits are enriched with prunes and psyllium.
They are crisp, tasty, an excellent fibre-rich
food for breakfast, as a snack, or between meals. |
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