Searching for synergistic effects of fibres and co-passengers: a new trend?
other
As shown by meta-analyses (e.g. Reynolds, 2019) , a daily intake of 25 g of dietary fibre is associated with general health benefits and risk reduction for non-communicable diseases. Similar beneficial effects are associated with an intake of ~ 50 g of whole grains, which contain no more than 5 – 7 g of fibre, along with a wide range of other bioactive substances.
Blends of fibre and of fibre with other compounds also contribute to microbial health. In addition to the examples provided in the next presentations, studies show that less fermentable substances s as wheat- and oat bran and other plant materials strongly support well fermentable fibre in promoting the diversity and abundance of the gut microbiota. Non- fermentable or poorly fermentable insoluble fibres may also serve as an ideal “dinner table” for micro-organisms.
Finding guiding principles for synergistic effects – both for health benefits and sensory product quality -is a highly relevant challenge that should be supported by insights into consumer opinions and preferences.
Blends of fibre and of fibre with other compounds also contribute to microbial health. In addition to the examples provided in the next presentations, studies show that less fermentable substances s as wheat- and oat bran and other plant materials strongly support well fermentable fibre in promoting the diversity and abundance of the gut microbiota. Non- fermentable or poorly fermentable insoluble fibres may also serve as an ideal “dinner table” for micro-organisms.
Finding guiding principles for synergistic effects – both for health benefits and sensory product quality -is a highly relevant challenge that should be supported by insights into consumer opinions and preferences.
TNO Identifier
989874
Publisher
TNO
Source title
Optimising Food and Fibre Composition for Enhancing Microbial and General Health TNO Symposium, 20 september 2023, Naturalis Leiden
Collation
9 p.
Place of publication
Leiden
Files
To receive the publication files, please send an e-mail request to TNO Repository.