ANALYSIS OF BARLEY AND WHEAT NON-STARCH POLYSACCHARIDES FOR IMPROVED HEALTH EFFECTS

摘要

Dietary fibre consists of polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, lignin and other plant substances that are resistant to digestion and adsorption in the human small intestine and is completely or partially fermented in the large intestine. It is predominantly found in the cell walls of edible plants, including fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals. Dietary fibre has been shown to be associated with numerous health benefits including the prevention of constipation, a reduction in the risk of colorectalcancer, lowering of blood plasma cholesterol, reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and the regulation of blood glucose levels. On average Australians consume about 20g fibre at day, well below the 30g recommended by The Dieticians Society of Australia (http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145834403).