Acacia fibre is sourced from the sap of the Acacia senegal tree, a plant native to parts of Africa, Pakistan and India. Also known as gum arabic and acacia gum, acacia fibre is said to offer a number of health benefits.
Acacia fibre is a prebiotic (a non-digestible food ingredient in dietary fibre that can stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines). When used in powder form, acacia can be stirred into water and consumed as a beverage. Some people prefer acacia fibre to other forms of fibre. The powder can also be mixed into smoothies and other beverages.