FiberGel Technologies, Inc., is a subsidiary of Circle Group Holdings, Inc. FiberGel licenses and manufacturers Z-Trim, a cellulosic gel made from the fiber of corn or oat hulls, or soy fiber.
Z-Trim is a natural fat replacer, or fat substitute, that can be used as a natural weight loss product by replacing a portion of the fats in many recipes for more healthy cooking. With Z-Trim, you can either lose weight while still eating the foods you love, or you can eat more of the foods you love with less guilt.
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Z-Trim is an all natural zero calorie fat substitute made from corn. Z-Trim was developed at the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. FiberGel Technologies, Inc. holds the exclusive global licensing rights to manufacture and market this patented technology. Z-Trim is a natural weight loss product that helps individuals attain a healthier lifestyle through healthy cooking.
Z-Trim can lower fat and calories 25% to 50% without effecting the taste or texture of your foods. Z-Trim is a natural weight loss product and can be used in your favorite recipes such as cookies, cakes, brownies, omelets, lasagna and potato salad. Z-Trim can also be added to food preparation staples such as butter, sour cream, dressings, dips, sauces and mayonnaise. Z-Trim will also improve digestion and does not carry any negative side effects associated with other fat substitutes and fat replacers.
With the Centers for Disease Control declaring obesity an epidemic, Z-Trim is in a prime position, offering the right solution.
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FiberGel Technologies has received three process patents and filed twenty-two application patents and twelve more process patents in order to protect its exclusive technology for producing Z-Trim. The technology is also protected by two trade secrets.
As produced and marketed today, Z-TRIM is an insoluble fiber from corn and wheat. Future applications derived from other cereals, legumes, and oilseeds like flax can be brought to the global market upon industry and/or consumer demand. Production of Z-Trim in a environmentally friendly manufacturing facility is in keeping with our ideals.
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In addition, there is a package of values that goes with Z-Trim. Dietary fiber, lower net carbohydrate calories, new and enhanced texture and shelf life, work back option, loss prevention, and overall process compatibility. Z-trim will assist food manufacturers meet and exceed social demand from the marketplace and also regulatory agency guidelines by providing timely reformulated food products which are consumer friendly
The market for fat replacement ingredients is growing rapidly – in the next five years it is expected to exceed ten billion dollars. For this growing market, Z-trim excels any other fat carbohydrate, protein, or unnatural fat substitute or hydrocolloid in terms of its efficiency in a wide spectrum of applications.
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