Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the end products of fermentation of dietary fibers by the
anaerobic intestinal microbiota, have been shown to exert multiple beneficial effects on …

Dietary fibre has been consumed for centuries with known health benefits, but defining
dietary fibre is a real challenge. From a functional perspective, dietary fibre is described as …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop grown and consumed all over the
world, especially in the Afro-Asian countries. It is a good source of carbohydrates and …

Black rice is a variety of pigmented rice. It contains numerous nutritional and bioactive
components, including essential amino acids, functional lipids, dietary fibre, vitamins …

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a popular perennial fruit tree cultivated worldwide,
especially in West Asia and North Africa. Its fruit (date) is equally liked around the globe …

The probability that fruit ingestion may protect human health is an intriguing vision and has
been studied around the world. Therefore, fruits are universally promoted as healthy. Over …

A comprehensive dietary fiber (DF) definition was adopted by the CODEX Alimentarius
Commission (CAC)(1) to reflect the current state of knowledge about DF,(2) to recognize that …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

In recent year, konjac glucomannan (KGM) has attracted more attention due to its non-
harmful and non-toxic properties, good biocompatibility, biodegradability and hydrophilic …

Legumes (including alfalfa, clover, lupins, green beans and peas, peanuts, soybeans, dry
beans, broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils) represent an important component of …