Paeschke / Aimutis Nondigestible Carbohydrates and Digestive Health

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-470-96181-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 352 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Institute of Food Technologists Series

Featuring authors from academia as well as industry, this bookprovides a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestivehealth. Part 1 is a general overview of carbohydrates that functionas prebiotics or fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more indepth examination of specific carbohydrates for digestive healthand applications. This book provides an in-depth review andthorough foundation for food scientists, product developers andnutrition scientists seeking to understand the digestive healthimplications of carbohydrates.
Key features:
* Analyzes the most active fields of research currently performedon nondigestible carbohydrates
* Focuses on the growing opportunity to deliver digestive healthbenefits through fibers and other novel carbohydrates
* Authors include highly recognized researchers from academe andindustry experts
* Explores new possibilities in prebiotics and fermentablecarbohydrates

Autoren/Hrsg.

Paeschke, Teresa M.

Aimutis, William R.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
Contributors.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Fiber and NondigestibleCarbohydrates: Definition, Health Aspects, and Perspectives(Teri M. Paeschke and William R. Aimutis).
Chapter 2 The Gastrointestinal Tract and its Microflora(William R. Aimutis and Kayla Polzin).
Chapter 3 The Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Fiberand Prebiotics in the Gastrointestinal Tract (Marie-ClaireArrieta, Jon Meddings and Catherine J. Field).
Chapter 4 Lower Gut Hormones and Health EffectsAssociated with Consumption of Fermentable Fibers (Michael J.Keenan, Jun Zhou, Reshani Senevirathene, Marlene Janes and Roy J.Martin).
Chapter 5 Animal, In Vitro, and Cell Culture Models toStudy the Role of Dietary Fibers in the Gastrointestinal Tract ofHumans (Trevor A. Faber and George C. Fahey, Jr.).
Chapter 6 Impact of Fiber on Gastrointestinal Microbiota(Koen Venema).
Chapter 7 Fermentable Carbohydrates and Digestive Health(Joanne Slavin).
Chapter 8 Overview of Dietary Fiber and its Influence onGastrointestinal Health (Devin J. Rose and Bruce R.Hamaker).
Chapter 9 Toward Second-Generation CarbohydrateFunctional Food Ingredients (Robert A. Rastall).
Chapter 10 Whole Grains and Digestive Health (IsabelBondia-Pons, Jenni Lappi, Emilia Selinheimo, Marjukka Kolehmainen,Hannu Mykk¨anen, and Kaisa Poutanen).
Chapter 11 Fermentability of Polydextrose, ResistantMaltodextrin, and Other Soluble Fibers: Prebiotic Potential(Maria Stewart).
Chapter 12 Development and EvaluationBimuno---®, a Novel Second-Generation PrebioticGalactooligosaccharide Mixture (George Tzortis).
Chapter 13 Concluding Remarks: Gastrointestinal Healthand Nondigestible Carbohydrates (William R. Aimutis and Teri M.Paeschke).
Appendix Nondigestible Carbohydrates: Structure and Sources.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Teri M. Paeschke, PhD, has worked for numerous consumerproduct and ingredient companies in positions ranging from productdevelopment to research. She has worked for PepsiCo, Cargill,Sara Lee Bakery, Nutrasweet, and Kelco. She has also workedas a consultant for numerous smaller companies. Dr. Paeschke haspublished several articles regarding ingredient functionality,hydrocolloids, fiber, satiety, and is co-author on numerous patentapplications. She has been very active within the carbohydratedivision of IFT and the rheology division of AACC.
William R. Aimutis, PhD, serves as Research Fellow forCargill, Inc. He is currently the Director for Global FoodResearch in North America, and previously worked for various foodingredient and consumer packaged goods companies for over 25years. Dr. Aimutis is well-published in areas regarding dairybioactive proteins, intestinal microbial ecology, hydrocolloids,and satiety. Dr. Aimutis is very active with the Institute ofFood Technologists and American Dairy Science Association where heserved in several leadership roles, and is a Distinguished Alumnusof Purdue University.