Globally, adults are recommended to consume at least 25–30 grams of fiber per day.¹ Yet, a large portion of the population struggles to meet this target. Fiber deficiency can contribute to a wide range of health issues—from digestive disorders to obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases.
One study shedding light on this global challenge is the comprehensive guide published by Foodvalley. According to the guide, in the Netherlands alone, 75% of individuals fail to consume the recommended daily fiber intake.³ This statistic highlights how far healthy eating habits often lag behind.
Why is Fiber So Important?
Fiber supports healthy digestion, increases satiety, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and strengthens gut health.⁴ However, in modern diets, high-fiber foods are often replaced by processed products with low nutritional value—negatively impacting public health.
📘 Foodvalley’s Guide: A Roadmap for Food Reformulation
As one of Europe’s leading food innovation hubs, Foodvalley has published the “Practical Guide for Reformulation and Innovation”, offering an important resource for the food industry. The guide addresses in detail:
• The development of high-fiber products,
• The formulation of consumer-friendly and functional ingredients,
• Innovative approaches to reducing food waste.
At Saledo, we are proud to be featured in this guide thanks to our green banana flour—a high-fiber product made through an eco-friendly production model.
Saledo: A mission to give bananas a new life
Saledo upcycles green bananas from Alanya’s greenhouse into functional, fiber-rich flour which contains:
• Approximately 11 grams of dietary fiber per 100 grams,
• Is gluten-free and suitable for a wide audience,
• Forms the base of clean-label snacks.
Thanks to these qualities, Saledo’s green banana flour was highlighted in Foodvalley’s guide as an example of fiber innovation in food.
📖 Explore the Guide
If you’re looking to develop healthier and more sustainable products, this guide is for you:
References:
1. EUFIC. (2023). How much fibre do we need?
2. EUFIC. (2022). Dietary fibre
3. Foodvalley. (2025). Practical Guide for Reformulation and Innovation
4. EUFIC. (2022). Dietary fibre