Dietary Fibre and Related Substances

Consumer safety has become a central issue of the food supply system in most countries. It encompasses a large number of interacting scientific and technological rnatters, such as agricultural practice, microbiology, chemistry, food technology, processing, handling and packaging. The techniques used...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Johnson, I. T., Southgate, D. A. T. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1994, 1994
Edition:1st ed. 1994
Series:Food Safety Series
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • An Introduction to the Dietary Fibre Hypothesis
  • Sources, Chemical Composition and Analysis of Dietary Fibre
  • Effects of Fibre and Resistant Starch on Intestinal Motility and Function
  • The Antinutritional Effects of Cell Wall Polysaccharides
  • Effects of Dietary Fibre on Mucosal Cell Proliferation
  • Adverse Effects of Substances Associated with Fibre
  • Toxicological and Regulatory Aspects of Dietary Fibre