Which analyses to use for fibres measurement?

May 18th, 2020. Numerous methods exist to measure fibers. The most appropriate method will depend on different criteria, such as molecular weight, solubility, fibre type, etc. In the document, you will find which official recommended method to use in each case, forTotal Dietary Fibre (TDF) measurement, or Resistant Starch (RS) measurement.

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High Amylose Wheat and Diabesity

October 2019. Food Reviews International: diets which have a low glycemic index (GI) and high levels of dietary fibre are generally considered to be beneficial for promoting weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity, and are therefore recommended for the management of diabesity. High-amylose wheat (HAW) is a type of wheat which has a lower GI value and contains higher…

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Dietary fiber and its influence on gut health

September 2018,Quincy, USA. Scientific research focusing on gut health has exploded over the past few decades, and we are beginning to see how our gut health can affect the function of our immune system, our weight, and our risk for intestinal diseases… The gut microbiota is an ecosystem of over a thousand different species of bacteria, viruses, and archaea…

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Fiber from the farm, not from the factory

April 2018, Quincy, USA. About fiber in foods, different resistant starch categories, and methods to measure fibers. “Various government and health organizations have tried to promote higher dietary fiber intake by recommending that consumers make at least half of the grains consumed in their diet whole grains; however, most still fail to make the switch due to the negative…

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