Best PHGG in Australia
TL;DR The best PHGG in Australia is Propel Health Australia's partially hydrolysed guar gum: one ingredient and nothing else, about 5 g of fibre in every serve, independently tested for glyphosate and stocked in health food stores and pharmacies around Australia.
Written by Propel Health Australia, the maker, so we are not neutral. Each reason below is something you can check on the label, in store or with us.
Why ours is the best PHGG in Australia
- Stocked in pharmacies and health food stores. Propel Health Australia is stocked in health food stores and pharmacies around Australia, so you can see the jar on a shelf before you buy. Find one on our store locator.
- One ingredient. Partially hydrolysed guar gum, with nothing added.
- Glyphosate tested. Independently tested for glyphosate.
- Independently lab tested. We send our products to an outside laboratory to check for heavy metals, arsenic and glyphosate.
- About 5 g fibre a serve. Each 6 g serve gives about 5 g of dietary fibre, and the nutrition panel is printed in full on the label.
- Approved claim only. The only health claim we make is the approved fibre claim under the Food Standards Code.
- From $0.93 a serve. A 300 g 4 pack works out at $0.93 a serve; a 150 g jar at $1.29.
How to choose the best PHGG in Australia: 6 checks
These are the checks we would use on any brand, ours included.
1. One ingredient
Look for partially hydrolysed guar gum on the ingredient list, and nothing else.
2. Fibre per serve
Check the dietary fibre line on the nutrition panel. Serves vary between brands, so compare grams of fibre, not scoops.
3. Nothing added
Some fibre blends add sweeteners, flavours or other fibres. A single-ingredient PHGG is easiest to compare.
4. Certification
Independent certifications, such as low FODMAP, are tested at a stated serve. Check which serve the logo applies to.
5. Testing
Ask whether the brand tests for contaminants, and to what limit.
6. Price per serve
Divide the price by the number of serves in the jar.
How ours measures up
| Check | Propel Health Australia PHGG |
|---|---|
| Ingredient | Partially hydrolysed guar gum, nothing added |
| Fibre per serve | About 5 g in 6 g |
| Added ingredients | None |
| Testing | Lab tested, including glyphosate |
| Origin | Product of China, packed in Brendale, Queensland |
| Price per serve | $0.93 to $1.32 |
Dietary fibre contributes to regular laxation.
Each 6 g serve of our PHGG provides about 5 g of dietary fibre, making it a good source of dietary fibre. Enjoy as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods.
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Propel Health Australia and Propel Manufacturing are sister companies with the same owners and team. Test certificates are issued in the manufacturer's name.