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NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber Health Benefits:

NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber is a dietary fiber extracted from the woody cellulose of oil palm trunks. As an advanced application of the palm oil industry, it has edible and functional value and can be used in many beverages and foods.

Particularities of NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber:

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Product quality standards:

● Food grade, In-house

▶ Gut health

NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber Applications:

The high fibre content of NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber gives it excellent water absorption and expansion properties. Once in the intestines, it absorbs water, increases stool volume, stimulates intestinal peristalsis, reduces the time food residues spend in the intestines, and effectively alleviates constipation. Fibre serves as a food source for intestinal probiotics, promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, maintaining intestinal microecological balance, reducing the production of intestinal toxins, and improving the intestinal environment. By promoting intestinal peristalsis and microbial balance, it lowers the risk of intestinal inflammation while also reducing faecal odour.

■ Source

Oil palm trees are oilseed crops cultivated in regions between approximately 10 degrees north and 10 degrees south latitude. Originally from West Africa, they were introduced to Java and are now widely cultivated in Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. The oil extracted from the fruit's flesh is called palm oil, while the oil pressed from the flesh inside the shell is called palm kernel oil. Both oils are used in food and industrial applications. Palm trunk fiber powder is extracted from the trunks of oil palm trees. Trunks from trees aged 25 years or older are typically selected, felled, and processed through steps including cutting, shaping, grinding, heating, drying, and screening to extract the fiber from the vascular bundles and surrounding fibers of the trunk.

NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber is available in the following specification and contents:

☑  NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber powder 60%

As a natural food additive or nutritional fortifier, NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber can improve food texture and enhance nutritional value. When added to baked goods, palm fiber increases the dietary fiber content and improves the dough's water retention and extensibility. This results in a lighter texture in the final product while extending its shelf life by reducing moisture loss. Palm fiber is used in meal replacement powders and dietary fiber supplements to promote a feeling of fullness due to its high fiber content, which aids in weight management. It can also be added to probiotic beverages as a prebiotic to promote probiotic growth. When added to sausages, meatballs, fish balls, etc., as a filler or improver, palm fiber enhances the product's water-holding capacity and elasticity, reduces fat content and calorie levels, and improves chewing texture. When added to fruit and vegetable juices or plant-based protein beverages, palm fiber increases suspension stability. In jellies, palm fiber can replace some of the gelatin, providing a fresher, lighter texture and increasing dietary fiber content. NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber is used as a dietary fiber supplement in the production of capsules, tablets, and other products. It helps the body replenish dietary fiber, regulate intestinal function, and lower blood sugar and lipid levels. It is beneficial for individuals experiencing constipation, obesity, or high blood lipid levels. In pharmaceutical preparations, palm fiber is used as a disintegrant or filler to help drugs dissolve and be absorbed quickly by the body while reducing irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.

When used as a feed additive, NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber can improve the nutritional value and taste of feed, promote animal growth, regulate intestinal motility, enhance digestibility, and reduce intestinal issues such as constipation and diarrhea. Its adsorbent properties also help remove harmful substances from the intestines, thereby boosting animal immunity.

■ Structural Characteristics

NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber contains approximately 70% dietary fiber, as well as hemicellulose, pectin, cellulose, lignin, and mucilage. It also contains various vitamins, including B1, B5, B6, D, and K, as well as the eight essential amino acids required by the human body: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. It also contains minerals, including phosphorus, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.

The abundant dietary fiber in NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber gives it excellent water absorption and expansion properties. This increases fecal volume in the intestines and promotes intestinal peristalsis. Components such as lignin give oil palm trunk fiber powder an adsorption capacity, enabling it to absorb cholesterol, bile salts, fats, sugars, and toxins in the intestines and reduce their absorption. Within certain temperature, humidity, and pH value ranges, the powder maintains relatively stable properties, spoils or decomposes less easily, and is convenient to store and process.

Dietary fiber slows the digestion and absorption of food, particularly the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. This helps control blood sugar fluctuations after meals. This is beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar levels. Lignin and other components in palm fiber powder are adsorbent, binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestines. This reduces their reabsorption and promotes their excretion. These properties help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) levels in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A high fiber intake provides a strong sense of fullness, which reduces total calorie intake. Additionally, fiber is low in calories and promotes intestinal motility, which aids in maintaining a healthy weight.

▶ Regulate metabolism

Ingredients:

● Oil palm trunk fiber and does not contain any other additives.

NutuFibraz®Oil palm trunk fiber contains B vitamins (B1, B5, B6, etc.), vitamins D and K, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. These components participate in processes such as energy metabolism, bone health, and immune function, providing basic nutritional support to the body. Though palm fiber contains all eight essential amino acids required by the human body, such as lysine and leucine, their content is lower than that of high-quality proteins. Nevertheless, palm fiber can supplement amino acid intake in daily diets, aiding in protein synthesis and tissue repair.

▶ Support bodily functions

Some of the active ingredients in oil palm trunk fiber powder, such as polyphenols, have antioxidant properties. These properties can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress, and delay the aging process. Additionally, its ability to regulate intestinal flora indirectly reduces chronic inflammatory responses, which benefits overall health.

▶ Antioxidant

■ Technical characteristics

Retired oil palm trunks over 25 years old are typically selected for recycling. The economic lifespan of oil palm trees is approximately 25-30 years. These trunks have a high fiber content and moderate lignification, making them ideal for fiber extraction. Decayed portions, bark, and residual branches and leaves must be removed from the surface of the trunk, leaving only healthy woody tissue. The trunk is then cut into sections and processed through a shredder to produce 5-10 cm blocks or strips, which facilitates subsequent processing. If the trunk has a high moisture content, it can be sun-dried or undergo low-temperature pre-drying to reduce the moisture content to below 50%. This prevents adhesion during the shredding process. The fibers of oil palm trunks are embedded within the woody tissue. Physical or chemical methods are required to separate the fibers from lignin, hemicellulose, and other impurities. Physical methods are more commonly used to preserve the natural properties of the fibers. The crushed raw material is placed in a cooking vessel and treated with saturated steam at 100-120°C (212–248°F) for 30-60 minutes to soften the lignin and weaken the interfiber bonds. The softened material is then repeatedly processed through a grinder or roller mill to disperse the fiber bundles and separate the fibers, using mechanical force. This process may be supplemented with a small amount of water to enhance fiber separation efficiency. Vibrating screens are then used to separate fibers of uniform length and remove unbroken woody blocks or small debris. The chemical-assisted method is suitable for highly lignified raw materials. The enzymatic hydrolysis method breaks down lignin at room temperature. It is environmentally friendly and preserves fiber activity. However, it is costly and is best suited for high-end products. The separated fibers have a high moisture content and must be dried below 8% to prevent mold growth and facilitate pulverization. The dried fibers are relatively hard and must be pulverized into a powder and graded to meet the particle size requirements of different applications.