Nutrition
Dietary fibre
Carbohydrate polymers not hydrolysed by human digestive enzymes. Soluble fibre forms viscous gels; insoluble fibre adds bulk.
Real-life application
The reason whole wheat atta, oats and vegetables are recommended over refined flour for digestion and blood sugar control.
Related terms
Pectin
Food ChemistryA structural polysaccharide of plant cell walls based on galacturonic acid. High-methoxyl pectin (DE > 50%) gels with sugar and acid; low-methoxyl pectin gels with calcium.
Probiotic
NutritionLive microorganisms which, administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.
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