Barley dietary fiber

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HVHO Kanauchi O., T. Iwanaga, A. Andoh, et al. Dietary fiber fraction of germinated barley foodstuff attenuated mucosal damage and diarrhea, and accelerated the repair of the colonic mucosa in an experimental colitis. J Gastroenteol Hepatol 2001 16(2) 160-168. 

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Barley is generally not inclnded in ponltry and pig rations due to its low energy content. This resnlts primarily from the high dietary fiber content of barley. More specifically, one... 

The annual productions of barley and oats average about 141 and 25 million metric tons in the world (11), respectively. Like com, most barley and oat grain is used for animal feed (about 70% of world production) (115). Today, the use of oat and barley in human foods is very limited. However, recent interests in oat- and barley-derived dietary fibers enriched in p-glucan create a great potential for functional foods, nutraceuticals, and other value-added product development from these grains. 

Viscous fiber (10 grams per 1,000 calories) Viscous fiber is a type of dietary fiber that forms a gel in solution with water. The dietary sources used in this study included oats, barley, psyllium, okra, and eggplant. Other good sources of soluble fiber not included in this study include beans, legumes, citrus fruit, and apples. 

The indigestible polysaccharides are collectively referred to as dietary fiber. All dietary fiber comes from plants. There is insoluble fiber, mainly from the structural cellulose parts of plants, and soluble fiber—the gums and pectins. Barley, legumes, apples, and citrus fruits are foods with a high content of gums and pectins. 

Nonstarch Nonstarch polysaccharides (NSP), formerly referred to as dietary fiber, can either be soluble or insoluble and are mainly derived from cereals, especially wholegrain. Wheat, rice, and maize contain predominantly insoluble NSP, while oats, rye, and barley contain predominantly soluble NSP. Vegetables are also a source of NSP and contain equal amounts of insoluble and soluble NSP. Intakes of NSP range from about 19gday in Europe and North American countries to 30gday in rural Africa. 

One of the most talked-about dietary plans is the Garden of Eden concept (also called the Portfolio diet), which combines all the foods shown in scientific studies to lower levels of blood cholesterol. Key ingredients are soy products (fortified soy milk, tofu), phytosterol sources (banana, flaxseeds, strawberry seeds), prebiotic fiber (oatmeal, barley, psyllium, tofu, strawberries, banana), and nuts (almonds). 

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