Written by one of the leading researchers in this field, this monograph thoroughly describes inulin and oligofructose as functional ingredients, highlighting their relationship to lipid metabolism, carcinogenesis, mineral absorption, and the immune system and how they are used in food products. Inulin-Type Fructans: Functional Food Ingredients presents data showing their behavior as resistant carbohydrates and prebiotics, reviews data on their effects on calcium bioavailability and lipid metabolism, and discusses ...
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Written by one of the leading researchers in this field, this monograph thoroughly describes inulin and oligofructose as functional ingredients, highlighting their relationship to lipid metabolism, carcinogenesis, mineral absorption, and the immune system and how they are used in food products. Inulin-Type Fructans: Functional Food Ingredients presents data showing their behavior as resistant carbohydrates and prebiotics, reviews data on their effects on calcium bioavailability and lipid metabolism, and discusses potential applications to stimulate the body's defenses and to modulate cancer risk.
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