Nondigestible Carbohydrates and Digestive Health

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