A composition containing psyllium fiber and xylitol. The composition is in
one of powered, liquid or product form. In powdered form the composition
is used for producing confectionery products, beverages, baked good
products, bakery products, snack bars and similar foodstuff products. In
product form, the composition is used to produce confectionery products,
baked good products, bakery products, snack bars and similar foodstuff
products. The fiber is preferably psyllium fiber. However, the psyllium
fiber may be substituted with fruit fiber and derivatives including
pectin; seaweed gums and derivatives, including carrageenan, agar and
alginates; cellulose and derivatives; cereal grain fibers, including
corn, wheat, oat, rice, barley and soy; fructooligosaccharides and its
derivatives; seed gums, including guar and locust bean; tree gums,
including karaya, tragacanth and acacia; xantham gum; vegetable fiber,
including pea and legumes; and potato fiber. Suitable natural flavorings,
which can be added to the composition containing xylitol and fiber
include but are not limited to all nuts, all green vegetables and
legumes, carrots, chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, orange, lemon, lime,
grapefruit, peach, apricot, nectarine, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry,
peppermint, coffee, cinnamon, mocha, tomato, herbs (green tea, ginger,
ginseng, etc.) and the like.