date:Sep 13, 2012
hickening and stabilizing, they were generally considered as biologically inert, said Muntendam.
The soluble fiber benefit of pectins was considered to be due to its gastro-intestinal effects. Our work and the work of many others has now demonstrated that these are biologically very important compounds. It is not the complex parent pectin compound, but certain small fractions that are active.
Epidemiological studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the risk for heart