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What is Understanding Crude Fiber in Foods about?

Crude fiber is a measure of indigestible plant components like cellulose and lignin that provide bulk in the intestinal tract. It is determined by solvent extraction and acid/alkali digestion of plant materials. Crude fiber content can be used to evaluate milling efficiency and determine vegetable/fruit maturity, as over-mature products have higher fiber levels. While once called crude fiber, it is now termed dietary fiber, which research shows provides various health benefits like reducing risks of chronic

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Arlene F. Montalbo

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