ABSTRACT Inulin-type fructans (ITF), including short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS),
oligofructose, and inulin, are commonly used fibers that are widely regarded as prebiotic for …

Fruits and vegetables are universally promoted as healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for
Americans 2010 recommend you make one-half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Myplate …

Eating outside the three main meals–in other words, snacking–is a part of the dietary pattern
of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on …

Pectin hydrogel is a soft hydrocolloid with multifaceted utilities in the food sector. Substantial
knowledge acquired on the gelation mechanisms and structure-function relationship of …

Dietary fibres are believed to reduce subjective appetite, energy intake and body weight.
However, different types of dietary fibre may affect these outcomes differently. The aim of this …

High-protein yoghurt has gained increased consumer interest over the recent years, partly
driven by improvements in taste and texture; there is also greater scientific evidence on dairy …

In today's society, snacking contributes close to one-third of daily energy intake, with many
snacks consisting of energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods. Choices made with regard to …

Background Due to the growing rise in obesity and food-linked diseases, the replacement of
calorie-dense fat has been a key focus of food industries in the last few decades with …

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has reached epidemic proportions in the
modern world. For individuals affected by obesity-related T2DM, clinical studies have shown …

The human circadian system regulates hunger independently of behavioral factors, resulting
in a trough in the biological morning and a peak in the biological evening. However, the role …