What Is Prebiotic Fiber?

"Prebiotic" is a term that gets used loosely, but it has a specific meaning: a prebiotic is a type of fiber the human body can't digest on its own, which instead reaches the large intestine intact and feeds beneficial bacteria there.

SodaTide and How Prebiotics Actually Work

Once prebiotic fiber reaches the large intestine, gut bacteria ferment it as their primary fuel source. This fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids, compounds associated with gut lining health and a more balanced inflammatory response.

SodaTide and Why Not All Fiber Is Prebiotic

Dietary fiber is a broad category — some types add bulk without feeding bacteria significantly, while prebiotic fibers like inulin are specifically selective, favoring the growth of beneficial strains over less helpful ones.

Where Chicory Root Inulin Fits in SodaTide

SodaTide includes Chicory Root Inulin, one of the most well-studied prebiotic fibers, at 211mg per serving. Read the full Chicory Root Inulin ingredient profile for more detail.