膳食纤维加入饮料家族

Production of beverages with dietary fiber

在过去很长的一段时间里,人类都在努力取出小麦中的麸皮和大米中的米糠,以生产白面和精致米;直到近20～30年,膳食纤维的保健作用才日益受到重视。增加膳食中纤维的摄入量已成为西方国家为提高自身健康而采取的一项重要措施。1991年英国卫生部门提出了膳食纤维参数值(DRVs),并从每人每日应摄入11～13克增至18克。

Dietary fiber is important for general well being. It helps to lower blood cholesterol level and enhances peristaltic movement of the gastrointestinal tract so as to prevent constipation. The concept of fiber beverages, therefore, is increasingly and widely accepted in the market. Evidently, the selection of ingredients and the process of production are vital to the success of the product. Here are the details.