ABSTRACT

This book summarizes available fiber sources and how they can be incorporated into new food products to provide improved health benefits. It rigorously examines health claims, recent research, and contradictory data; covers fiber for weight and glycemic control, and intestinal regularity; and discusses how food producers can find fiber sources and

chapter 4|20 pages

Inulin

chapter 7|14 pages

Acacia Gum

chapter 8|38 pages

Pectin

chapter 9|32 pages

Polydextrose

chapter 11|14 pages

Oat Fiber from Oat Hull

chapter 12|20 pages

Cellulose

chapter 13|22 pages

Oat β-Glucan

chapter 15|36 pages

Barley Fiber

chapter 17|34 pages

Psyllium

chapter 18|12 pages

Fruit Fibers