Benefiber Natural Fibre Supplement Powder 261g

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• 100% natural soluble fibre (wheat dextrin)
• 3g of dietary fibre in every 2-teaspoon serve
• Taste-free, grit-free and non-thickening
• Dissolves completely in most drinks and soft foods, hot or cold
• Won't change the taste or texture of your food or drinks, and can be used in cooking
• No added sugar
• Suitable for adults and children 4 years and over
• 261g, 74 serves

Benefiber is a simple, everyday way to add more fibre to your diet. Made from 100% wheat dextrin, a natural soluble fibre, it's taste-free, grit-free and won't thicken, so it dissolves completely into most drinks and soft foods without changing their taste or texture.

Each 2-teaspoon serve provides 3g of soluble fibre. Stir it into your morning coffee or tea, water, juice, yoghurt, soup or porridge, or add it to your favourite recipes and baking. Because it dissolves clear and doesn't gel, Benefiber suits people who find psyllium powders too thick or gritty. This 500g pack provides 142 serves.

Benefiber vs psyllium at a glance

Compare our range: For a psyllium fibre powder that gels in water, see Metamucil Regular Natural Granular Psyllium Fibre Powder 72 Doses 504g, Metamucil Orange Smooth Powder and No.2 Good Gut Psyllium Fibre 200g. For fibre in a capsule, see Metamucil Fibrecaps Capsules and Good Health Multi Fibre Capsules 90. For another taste-free soluble fibre, see Now Foods Inulin Prebiotic FOS Powder 227g, or with a probiotic, Metagenics UltraFlora GI Regulate Oral Powder 150g. For a kiwifruit-based bowel supplement, see Phloe Healthy Bowel Capsules 120 and Kiwisoothe Chewable Tablets 30.

Ingredients

Contains wheat and gluten. No added sugar. Servings per pack: 142.

Directions

Stir 2 teaspoons of Benefiber into at least half a cup of any drink or soft food, hot or cold. Stir well until dissolved. Not recommended for fizzy (carbonated) drinks.

• Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 teaspoons twice daily. Do not exceed 8 teaspoons a day.
• Children 4 to 11 years: 2 teaspoons once daily.
• Children under 4: ask a health professional.

How much to take

When you first start, some people notice mild wind or bloating as their body adjusts to more fibre. Drink plenty of fluid through the day.

Storage: do not store above 30°C. Protect from moisture. Use within 6 months of opening.

Warnings

• Always read the label and use only as directed. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Contains wheat and gluten. Not suitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.
• If you take medicines by mouth, check with your pharmacist about timing.
• See your doctor if constipation or diarrhoea persists, or if you have abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or a sudden change in bowel habit lasting more than 2 weeks.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before use.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Benefiber change the taste of my drink?
No. Benefiber is taste-free, grit-free and non-thickening, so it dissolves completely into most drinks and soft foods without changing their taste or texture.

Can I add it to hot drinks or cooking?
Yes. Stir it into hot or cold drinks and soft foods, or add it to your favourite recipes. Avoid fizzy drinks.

How is it different from Metamucil?
Metamucil is psyllium husk, which absorbs water and forms a gel. Benefiber is wheat dextrin, a soluble fibre that dissolves clear and doesn't thicken, so it's easier to hide in food and drinks.

Is Benefiber gluten-free?
No. The New Zealand and Australian product is made from wheat and the label states it contains wheat and gluten. If you need a gluten-free fibre, ask our pharmacist.

How long does a pack last?
The 261g pack has 74 serves of 2 teaspoons.