Cargill, Minneapolis, MN, has received approval from Health Canada for the use of Barliv barley betafiber in foods as a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. The approval means that Canadians may soon find Barliv barley betafiber in a variety of applications, from clear and carbonated beverages to snacks and cereals. Barliv barley betafiber is a soluble fiber extract that is virtually invisible when added to foods and beverages. It is derived from whole grain barley, and has been clinically shown to lower cholesterol. The high purity and low viscosity of Barliv™ barley betafiber enable its use in an assortment of applications.