Download or read book Handbook of Dietary Fiber written by Susan Sungsoo Cho and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-08-17 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the latest research on the analysis, metabolism, function, and physicochemical properties of fiber, fiber concentrates, and bioactive isolates--exploring the effect of fiber on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, cancer, and diabetes. Examines food applications and the efficacy and safety of psyllium, sugar beet fiber, pectin, alginate, gum arabic, and rice bran.