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10/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Using response surface methodology to optimize the particle size of oat fiber powder in the production of wheat bread rolls

Researchers from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences have found that using response surface methodology (RSM) can influence the flour replacement property and particle size of oat fiber powder in wheat bread rolls. The study was published in CyTA – Journal of Food. There is little scientific literature on how the size of oat fiber particles can […]

09/20/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

There is a multi-generational effect to low fiber diets… you may be passing down a bacteria deficiency to your grandchildren

Contrary to what many people believe, the food in a person’s diet affects more than just an individual. According to a study published in Nature, people who had low fiber intake can pass down the repercussions of this to future generations. Researchers from Stanford University used mice to determine if following a low-fiber diet reduced populations of […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Another white flour alternative: Plantain peel flour has high levels of dietary fiber

Plantains, or “cooking bananas,” are often used to create different dishes. But according to research published in CyTA – Journal of Food, flour made from plantain peel can be used as a healthier substitute for white flour. Unripe plantain pulp is rich in dietary fiber (DF), polyphenols, and resistant starch (RS). Producing unripe plantain flour to starch isolation […]

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