Benefiber Bulk Powder
Top PickWhat We Like
- Completely tasteless and dissolves clear
- Excellent solubility in both hot and cold liquids without clumping or gelling
- Gentle on the digestive system with less gas and bloating compared to psyllium
Worth Noting
- Lower fiber per serving (3g) than many psyllium products; may require multiple servings for adequate intake
- Form
- Powder
- Fiber Type
- Wheat dextrin
- Added Sweeteners
- None
- Fiber Per Serving
- 3g
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Benefiber's powder mixes into hot or cold liquids without clumping or thickening, leaving zero aftertaste. The wheat dextrin base is gentle on sensitive stomachs, producing less gas and bloating than psyllium-based options. This makes it particularly useful for adding fiber to coffee, tea, or smoothies without detection.
For pregnancy, the absence of artificial sweeteners, flavors, and common irritants like inulin is a clear advantage. The tradeoff: each 2-tsp serving delivers 3g of fiber, so those aiming for 5g per dose will need a heaping scoop or two servings. The powder dissolves equally well in larger volumes, so scaling up is straightforward.
Tip: Need 5g fiber per serving? Use a heaping scoop or two servings — the powder dissolves equally well in larger volumes.
Bottom line: The cleanest option for pregnancy: no additives, no taste, and no digestive drama — just a slight serving-size adjustment if you need more than 3g of fiber per dose.