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Unlocking the Full Potential of Prebiotic Fiber

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Versatile

Fully soluble powders with minimal taste or performance trade-offs

Proven

Clinically proven health claims & benefits

Potent

Low inclusion rate for powerful claims

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Sustainable

Upcycled Certified & low impact on the environment

multiple grades TO FIT every formulation

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PRODUCT CLAIMS

Arrabina Wheat Fiber Extract is a naturally diverse fiber source with well-established health benefits

Content Claims

Non-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED

Polyphenols

NUTRASTRONG™ PREBIOTIC VERIFIED

GLUTEN FREE

FODMAP FRIENDLY

FDA
Recognized
FIber

Clinical Claims

PREBIOTIC1

HEALTHY BLOOD
SUGAR2

Sustainability Claims

Upcycled certified™

Plant Based

Content Claims

Non-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED

Polyphenols

NUTRASTRONG™ PREBIOTIC VERIFIED

GLUTEN FREE

FODMAP FRIENDLY

FDA
Recognized
FIber

FodMap Friendly

The FODMAP Friendly certification provides third-party verification of the measurably low FODMAP content and superior tolerability of Arrabina.

NSF Gluten-Free™ Certification

For brands innovating in the gluten-free space, trust and transparency are essential. Gluten-free consumers expect clarity around ingredients, manufacturing processes, and testing standards. That’s why we’re proud to share that Arrabina® is NSF Gluten-Free Certified™.

This certification confirms that Arrabina adheres to the strictest industry gluten-free standards, containing less than 15 ppm of gluten, and that our manufacturing facility has undergone audits and inspections to ensure that no cross-contamination from gluten-containing ingredients can occur. 

COMET proprietary research3 revealed that when asked about gluten-free wheat ingredient perception:

78%

“Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that they were not concerned about the presence of wheat

74%

did not find the

gluten-free wheat

labeling confusing

77%

of gluten-free dieters indicated positive purchase intent for products with Arrabina

NutraStrong™ Certification

COMET stands for high standards in the prebiotic market, with a commitment to clinical research to ensure true efficacy of Arrabina. With this independent certification, we are proud to offer extra assurance to customers around our prebiotic composition, efficacy and claims.

Arrabina is a NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified fiber after meeting specific high quality standards set by Nutrasource.

The certification allows COMET customers to expedite a product’s prebiotic-verified certification by NutraStrong™ when formulations contain at least 3.6 grams of Arrabina per serving.  

Upcycled Certification™

Arrabina® is an Upcycled Certified™ ingredient (UI) after meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the Upcycled Certified™ Program Standards Committee with oversight by the Upcycled Foods Association.

The certification allows COMET customers to expedite their own application for Product with Upcycled Certified™ Ingredients (PUI) when formulations contain at least 10% of Arrabina.

APPLICATIONS

Why choose Arrabina®?

Arrabina was specifically developed to fill the market need for a low-dose prebiotic fiber that can be used in a wide array of food and beverage applications with no trade-offs in terms of taste or performance. 

Coffee, tea, beverages

Various Protein sport shake and powder. Fitness food and drink.
Protein powders & supplements
Chocolate & confectionery
Baked goods, snacks, bars

ARRABINA®
Application Case Studies

Arrabina is a soluble prebiotic fiber designed for functional food and beverage applications, delivering digestive health support at low inclusion rates, clean-label functionality, and sustainability benefits in one versatile ingredient.

In bakery applications, Arrabina prebiotic fiber increases total fiber content and offers functional benefits while maintaining the aroma, soft crumb structure, and flavor consumers expect. The result? Better-for-you baked goods that still feel indulgent and keep a clean, recognizable ingredient list.

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Arrabina is a soluble prebiotic fiber ingredient that supports sugar reduction and calorie reduction in chocolate and confectionery applications, including gummies. Its low viscosity and neutral sensory profile help maintain smooth texture and flavor, while enabling fiber fortification and gut health claims — giving brands a functional upgrade without sacrificing indulgence.

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Arrabina is a heat and acid stable prebiotic fiber ingredient designed for functional coffee and ready-to-drink beverages. It resists degradation during processing, maintains performance in low-pH systems, and delivers meaningful benefits at low inclusion rates with excellent gastrointestinal tolerance.

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Growing demand for functional beverages and gut health benefits has created a major opportunity for drinks formulated with prebiotic fiber. Arrabina demonstrates strong performance in low-pH and high-heat processing environments, including pasteurization and retort. The fully soluble powder disperses with no grit or sediment.

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Arrabina makes it easy to formulate protein powders that are high in fiber and taste great, making it a treat rather than a chore to consume protein and fiber. The fully soluble powder boasts excellent stability in solution and no gritty texture. In addition, Arrabina is gentle on the stomach, even at a 15-gram serving size.

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Arrabina’s versatility allows for integration into existing snack-type recipes. Heat and pH resistant, fully soluble, and boasting a neutral taste, Arrabina elevates health benefits and transforms each snacking occasion into purposeful consumption.

the ARRABINA® ADVANTAGE

How Arrabina® Compares to Other Prebiotic Fibers

Wheat fiber extract
ARRABINA®

SCF / modified starch

Inulin / FOS / GOS

Guar Fiber

Beta Glucan

NATURALLY-OCCURRING

SOLUBLE

HEAT & ACID STABLE

LOW VISCOSITY

LOW DOSE1

HIGH TOLERABILITY4

A NATURALLY DIVERSE FIBER

the ARRABINA ADVANTAGE

These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA

1) ISAPP; Windley et al. 2015, Cloetens et al. 2010, Francois et al. 2014, Maki et al. 2012, Walton et al. 2012, Damen et al. 2012, Kjølbæk et al. 2019.

  • Windey et al. 2015. Wheat bran extract alters colonic fermentation and microbial composition, but does not affect faecal water toxicity: a randomised controlled trial in healthy subjects. British Journal of Nutrition, 113, 225-238. Cloetens et al. 2010. Tolerance of arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides and their prebiotic activity in healthy subjects: a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study. British Journal of Nutrition, 103, 703-713.
  • François IE, Lescroart O, Veraverbeke WS, Marzorati M, Possemiers S, Hamer H, Windey K, Welling GW, Delcour JA, Courtin CM, Verbeke K, Broekaert WF. Effects of wheat bran extract containing arabinoxylan oligosaccharides on gastrointestinal parameters in healthy preadolescent children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 May;58(5):647-53.
  • Maki KC, Gibson GR, Dickmann RS, Kendall CW, Chen CY, Costabile A, Comelli EM,McKay DL, Almeida NG, Jenkins D, Zello GA, Blumberg JB. Digestive and physiologic effects of a wheat bran extract, arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide, in breakfast cereal. Nutrition. 2012 Nov-Dec;28(11-12):1115-21. 
  • Walton GE, Lu C, Trogh I, Arnaut F, Gibson GR. A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled cross-over study to determine the gastrointestinal effects of consumption of arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides enriched bread in healthy volunteers. Nutr J. 2012 Jun 1;11:36.
  • Windey K, François I, Broekaert W, De Preter V, Delcour JA, Louat T, Herman J, Verbeke K. High dose of prebiotics reduces fecal water cytotoxicity in healthy subjects. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2014 Nov;58(11):2206-18. doi:10.1002/mnfr.201400298. Epub 2014 Oct 17. PMID: 25164793.
  • Kjølbæk, L., Benítez-Páez, A., Pulgar, E. M., Brahe, L. K., Liebisch, G., Matysik, S., . . . Sanz, Y. (2019). Arabinoxylan oligosaccharides and polyunsaturated fatty acid effects on gut microbiota and metabolic markers in overweight individuals with signs of metabolic syndrome: A randomized cross-over trial. Clinical Nutrition. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2019.01.012

2) Hartvigsen et al., 2074a&b, Garcia et al., 2006, Garcia et.al. 2007, Lu et.al., 2000, Lu et.al. 2004, Mbhlig et al., 2005 

3) COMET Gut Health Index

4) Oliver Chen, Traci Blonquist, Kristen Sanoshy, Kathleen Kelley, Eunice Mah, The Effect of Arabinoxylan on Gastrointestinal Tolerance in Generally Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study, >, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 304.