DESCRIPTION
Insoluble fibers are a type of dietary fiber that do not dissolve in water and are not digested by our body. These fibers are found in many plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.
Insoluble fibers have various applications in the food industry. They are often used as a food additive to improve the consistency and texture of many foods, such as bread, cookies, breakfast cereals, and savory snacks.
Sources of insoluble fibers include oats, bamboo, legumes (chickpeas, beans, peas, soybeans), wheat, lentils, apples, barley, and potatoes.
Here are some examples of how these foods can be utilized in the food industry for the production of products containing insoluble fibers:
- Oats: can be used for producing breakfast cereals made from oat flakes.
- Bamboo: can be used for producing dietary supplements made from bamboo fibers.
- Legumes (chickpeas, beans, peas, soybeans): can be used for making foods such as hummus, bean pâté, tofu, and soy milk.
- Wheat: can be used for producing whole grain bread and whole wheat pasta.
- Lentils: can be used for producing soups and stews.
- Apples: can be used for producing apple-based fruit juices and cereal bars.
- Barley: can be used for producing soups and salads.
- Potatoes: can be used for producing chips and savory snacks.
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