Fibe Mini () is a Japanese

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with added

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produced by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. It was launched in 1988, and is often considered the first " functional food".

Overview

The functional ingredient is

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, which has been associated with health benefits. The drink also includes

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and

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s. It was a hit upon launch and began the functional food trend in Japan from 1988 to 1989, a period that produced 51 dietary fiber drinks. The fiber sources of these products were often added to milk and

soft drinks A soft drink (see § Terminology for other names) is a drink that usually contains water (often carbonated), a sweetener, and a natural and/or artificial flavoring. The sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a s ...

References

External links

* (in Japanese) *{{official website, http://fibemini.hk/ (Hong Kong)
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