date:Jan 18, 2016
ung, healthy adults compared to a refined carbohydrate snack (Hernandez, 2012).
Dietary Fiber
Inulin, oligofructose, and fructooligosaccharides (all fibers) are prebiotics that aid in calcium absorption, contribute to satiety, and can also function as fat mimetics (an ingredient that mimics the qualities of fat) and bulking agents to help reduce calories in food and beverages. Consumers often eat less of foods with added fiber due to the fact that it increases a feeling of fullness faster.
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