Starch foods containing, supplementation

Q14 Pancreatic enzyme preparations contain amylase, lipase and protease enzymes. These supplements are given by mouth and compensate for the reduced or absent pancreatic secretions they assist the digestion of starch, fat and protein. Since the enzymes may be inactivated by gastric acid, they are usually presented in a protected, enteric-coated form which is sprinkled directly on the food. 

Uses Fertilizer animal feed supplement stabilizer for resins, plastics, explosives softener for cellulose in paper industry deodorizer penetrant cure accelerator and activator airport runway deicing agent dispersant (animal glue, proteins) plasticizer for starch adhesives food additive, yeast nutrient, fermentation aid flour treatment agent diuretic, antiseptic in pharmaceuticals antistat, humectant in cosmetics keratin softenerfor dry skin prods. in ammoniated dentifrices in side seam cements for food-contact containers... 

It is generally desirable that the dietary sources of non-starch polysaccharides should be ordinary foods, rather than supplements . However, as an aid to weight reduction, a number of preparations of dietary fibre are available. Some of these are more or less ordinary foods, but containing added fibre, which gives texture to the food, and increases the feeling of fullness and satiety. Some of the special slimmers soups, biscuits, etc. are of this type. They are formulated to provide about one-third of a day s requirement of protein, vitamins and minerals, but with a low energy yield. They are supposed to be taken in place of one meal each day, and to aid satiety they contain carboxymethylcellulose or another non-digested polysaccharide. 

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