{"product_id":"benefiber-261g","title":"Benefiber Natural Fibre Supplement Powder 261g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8cc739; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES AND BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural soluble fibre (wheat dextrin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3g of dietary fibre in every 2-teaspoon serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste-free, grit-free and non-thickening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves completely in most drinks and soft foods, hot or cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon't change the taste or texture of your food or drinks, and can be used in cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for adults and children 4 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e261g, 74 serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefiber\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefiber vs psyllium at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background: #8cc739; color: #fff;\"\u003eBenefiber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(wheat dextrin)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background: #e8e8e8; color: #333;\"\u003ePsyllium powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(e.g. Metamucil, No.2)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a glass of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 34px; height: 44px; border: 2px solid #999; border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px; background: linear-gradient(to top,#e6f3ff 75%,transparent 75%);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDissolves clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 34px; height: 44px; border: 2px solid #999; border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px; background: linear-gradient(to top,#d9c9a3 75%,transparent 75%);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurns cloudy and gels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eGrit-free, never thickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eThickens if left to stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eTaste-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eMild, or flavoured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix into\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eCoffee, tea, juice, yoghurt, soup, cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eWater or juice; drink straight away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eSoluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eSoluble and insoluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGluten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eContains wheat and gluten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eCheck the product label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare our range:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a psyllium fibre powder that gels in water, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metamucil-powder-regular-72-dose-504g\"\u003eMetamucil Regular Natural Granular Psyllium Fibre Powder 72 Doses 504g\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metamucil-orange-smooth-powder-72-dose-425g\"\u003eMetamucil Orange Smooth Powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/no-2-good-gut-psyllium-fibre-200g\"\u003eNo.2 Good Gut Psyllium Fibre 200g\u003c\/a\u003e. For fibre in a capsule, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metamucil-fibrecaps-capsules-100\"\u003eMetamucil Fibrecaps Capsules\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-health-multi-fibre-capsules-90\"\u003eGood Health Multi Fibre Capsules 90\u003c\/a\u003e. For another taste-free soluble fibre, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/now-foods-inulin-prebiotic-fos-powder-usda-organic-powder-227g\"\u003eNow Foods Inulin Prebiotic FOS Powder 227g\u003c\/a\u003e, or with a probiotic, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metagenics-ultra-flora-gi-regulate-oral-powder-150g\"\u003eMetagenics UltraFlora GI Regulate Oral Powder 150g\u003c\/a\u003e. For a kiwifruit-based bowel supplement, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/phloe-healthy-bowel-capsules-120\"\u003ePhloe Healthy Bowel Capsules 120\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kiwisoothe-chewable-tablets-30\"\u003eKiwisoothe Chewable Tablets 30\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheat dextrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serve (3.5g, 2 teaspoons)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32kJ (8 Cal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat, total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  – saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  – sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fibre, total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  – soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains wheat and gluten.\u003c\/strong\u003e No added sugar. Servings per pack: 142.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #8cc739; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 level teaspoons (3.5g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; align-self: center; font-size: 24px; color: #8cc739; padding: 0 2px;\"\u003e➜\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #8cc739; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eto at least ½ cup of drink or soft food, hot or cold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; align-self: center; font-size: 24px; color: #8cc739; padding: 0 2px;\"\u003e➜\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #8cc739; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003euntil dissolved. Avoid fizzy drinks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; align-self: center; font-size: 24px; color: #8cc739; padding: 0 2px;\"\u003e➜\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #8cc739; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3g of soluble fibre, no change in taste or texture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults and children 12 years and over:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 teaspoons twice daily. Do not exceed 8 teaspoons a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 4 to 11 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 teaspoons once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren under 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e ask a health professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much to take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #999;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsk a health professional\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 to 11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #8cc739;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 tsp \u003cstrong\u003eonce\u003c\/strong\u003e a day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 150px; min-width: 140px; max-width: 220px; background: #f4f9ec; border: 2px solid #8cc739; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 years and adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #8cc739;\"\u003e●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 tsp \u003cstrong\u003etwice\u003c\/strong\u003e a day\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(max 8 tsp a day)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first start, some people notice mild wind or bloating as their body adjusts to more fibre. Drink plenty of fluid through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not store above 30°C. Protect from moisture. Use within 6 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label and use only as directed. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains wheat and gluten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you take medicines by mouth, check with your pharmacist about timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSee your doctor\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Benefiber change the taste of my drink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add it to hot drinks or cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Stir it into hot or cold drinks and soft foods, or add it to your favourite recipes. Avoid fizzy drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Metamucil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetamucil 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Benefiber gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a pack last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 261g pack has 74 serves of 2 teaspoons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benefiber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45979658191089,"sku":"2672901","price":22.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0346\/5337\/2547\/files\/Benefiber_Natural_Fibre_Supplement_261g.webp?v=1794622319","url":"https:\/\/www.ibuypharmacy.co.nz\/products\/benefiber-261g","provider":"ibuy pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}