Dietary fibers classification

Slavin, J. L. (1987). Dietary fiber Classification,chemical analyses, and food sources. /. Am. Diet. Assec. 87,1164-1171. 

BeMiller JN (2001) Classification, structure, and chemistry of polysaccharides in foods. In Cho SS, Dreher M (eds) Handbook of dietary fiber and functional foods. Marcel Dekker, New York, chap 31... 

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in those carbohydrates that escape absorption in the small intestine and enter the colon, where they may have specific health benefits due to their fermentation by the colonic microflora and their effect on gut physiology. This entry considers the definition, classification, dietary sources, methods of analysis, colonic fermentation, and health benefits of both resistant starch and oligosaccharides, and compares them with those of dietary fiber. 

Cancers of the breast, endometrium, ovary, and prostate fall into the hormone-dependent classification. An association between hormonal status and cancer risk arose from observations of oestrogen deprivation and breast cancer and testosterone deprivation and prostate cancer. Nutritional influences on breast cancer have been studied extensively and several (but not all) studies show diminished risk with greater intakes of dietary fiber. The situation for other cancers, especially prostate cancer, appears to be rather unclear, but given the commonality of the proposed protective mechanisms, it is reasonable to expect that some linkage may be found. Male vegetarians have been reported to have lower testosterone and oestradiol plasma concentrations compared to omnivores, and inverse correlations of testosterone and oestradiol with fiber intake have been reported. 

Classification Hydrolyzed protein Properties Cl. yel. to amber liq. taint herbal odor sol. in water Uses Dietary fiber, nutrient protein enrichment in foods emulsifier, shelf-life extender in baked goods soy or milk protein substitute in meats, sausages egg substitute in doughs Manuf./Distrib. Somerset Cosmetic Co. 

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