Background: Dietary fibre consists of non-digestible forms of carbohydrate, usually as
polysaccharides that originate from plant-based foods. Over recent decades, our diet within …

The human gastrointestinal tract is colonised by a complex ecosystem of microorganisms.
Intestinal bacteria are not only commensal, but they also undergo a synbiotic co-evolution …

Dietary fiber intake provides many health benefits. However, average fiber intakes for US
children and adults are less than half of the recommended levels. Individuals with high …

Background Fibre is promoted as part of a healthy dietary pattern and in diabetes
management. We have considered the role of high-fibre diets on mortality and increasing …

The consumption of whole grain products is often related to beneficial effects on consumer
health. Dietary fibre is an important component present in whole grains and is believed to be …

Hydrocolloids are among the most widely used ingredients in the food industry. They
function as thickening and gelling agents, texturizers, stabilisers and emulsifiers and in …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

At birth, the human colon is rapidly colonized by gut microbes. Owing to their vast number
and their capacity to ferment nutrients and secrete bioactive compounds, these …

Dietary fibre has been consumed for centuries with known health benefits, but defining
dietary fibre is a real challenge. From a functional perspective, dietary fibre is described as …

Despite the lack of international agreement regarding the definition and classification of
fiber, there is established evidence on the role of dietary fibers in obesity and metabolic …