Handbook of Dietary Fiber

• Author(s): Susan Sungsoo Cho,
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Pages: 894
• ISBN_10: 0203904222
  ISBN_13: 9780203904220
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets , Medical / Nutrition , Technology & Engineering / Food Science / General , Technology & Engineering / Food Science / Chemistry & Biotechnology , Science / Life Sciences / Biology ,

Description:... Presents the latest research on the analysis, metabolism, function, and physicochemical properties of fiber, fiber concentrates, and bioactive isolates--exploring the effect of fiber on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, cancer, and diabetes. Examines food applications and the efficacy and safety of psyllium, sugar beet fiber, pectin, alginate, gum arabic, and rice bran.