58 1-15 May 2016 Corporate Ingredients Dietary fibre supplements - Global perspective DR M HEMANTH KUMAR What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre or roughage is the indi gestible portion of food derived from plants ‘Types of dietary fibre Soluble Fibre This found in the highest concentration in apples, oranges, carrots, potatoes, oats, barley and beans. As the name suggests, soluble fibre are just that - they dissolve in they thicken up. If you have ever cooked ‘oatmeal at home, you probably noticed And when these fibres dissolve, that as it cooks, it gets thick and glu That is because the soluble fibre in the oats is dissolving in the liquid, which makes ck and a little bit sticky ‘When these fibres come the liquid in your stomach, they swell up and thicken, too, which is why they help e fibre also slows the keep you full. Solu absorption of glucose (sugar) from the p to keep blood sugar levels more even throughout the day. Soluble fibre is also the type of fibre that the healthy bacter lower digestive tract likes to fe which encourages these friendly bacteria Insoluble Fibre They also support the health of your digestive system, but in a different way: Insoluble fibres do not dissolve in wa instead, they simply absorb water in the lower tract, which makes the fibre more re found in the bi n vegetables, wheat bran, com bran, rice bran and most other bulky. This type off cst concentrations whole grains, spe Is the passage of waste through your digestive system, so it helps to keep you regular. Dict Fibre and Intestinal Microbiota Fibre has long been linked to better health, but new research shows how the gut microbiota might play a role in this ern, One investigation discovered that adding more fibre to the diet can trigger a shift from a microbial profile linked to obe- sity to one correlated with a leaner Fibre has long been linked to better health, but new research shows how the gut microbiota might play a role in this pattern physique, Another recent study shows that when microbes are starved of fibre, they can start to feed on the protective mucus ining of the gut, possibly triggering nflammation and disease. Diet is one of the most powerful tools we have for changing the microbiota.” Dietary re and diversity of the microbiota con plement each other for better health out comes, In particular, beneficial microbes feast on fermentable fi e—which can come from various vegetables, whole igrains and other foods~ that resist diges tion by human-made enzymes as they trav el down the digestive tract. These fibres arrive in the large intestine relatively ntact, ready to be devoured by our micro bial multitudes. Microbes can extract the energy, nutrients, vitamins and other compounds for us. Short-chain fatty acids obtained from fibre are of par ticular interest, as they have been linked to improved immune function, decrease. inflammation and protection against obes! vy Prebiotic Fibres Probiotic fibre comes from plants such as the Jerusalem artichoke, chicory root onions, whole ins, bananas and garlic These essential soluble fibres do more than help people who ingest them in adequate amounts stay regular that prebiotic favourably change the bacterial mix in the 10th century multiple studies demonstrate fibre can lower gut. For most of the medical schools taught doctors that the bacteria that live in the human body were harmless; we now know that some of these bacteria actually perform important health These strengthening the bowel wall, improving the body's ability to absorb essential nute tents such as calcium, producing the hor. mones that control appetite and anxiety and more, The fact is that medical science is just at the beginning of a new world of exciting lower gut health discoveries. Unfortunately, many people would not or cannot eat enough of these prebiotic-rich foods to goin the health benefits bacteria offer. For these people - including vegeta jams, vegans and those who are glite intolerant ~ an all-natural prebiotie supple ment can offer a lifeline to better ov wellness. A prebiotic supplement such as Prebiotic provides an easy, low calorie way59 Ingredients UTH ASIA Corporate 1-15 May 2016 Focus on quality and health benefits of foods ConriueD FROMP'S > to get all the fibre you need ~ without hav ing to eat difficult-to-find and potentially, "unppetising meals. Global Market for Dietary Fibres ‘Over the past decades, there has been an inereased focus on the quality and health benefits of foods. Functional foods are one of the fastest-growing segments of the food industry. These products include essential nutrients that often go beyond the initial purpose of fostering normal growth and development ‘Besides health benefits, food industries are also looking for improving the techni- cal properties of foods. The texture and appearance of foods are often important factors for the end-consumer in deciding fon the freshness, the harmilessness and the quality of products. Dietary fibre can be considered as func- tional food when it imparts @ special func- tion to that food aside from the normal expected function and similarly when the dietary fibre is used as an additive to foods. Clinical studies on various types of fibres lone in many universities and accredited research institutions continue to show that fibres have many health benefits, For example, dietary fibre contributes to colonic health, bifidobacterial or lacto: bacillus stimulation in the gut, and so on. According to the report, the dietary fibre Many of the Asia-Pacific companies are now building up their share in the market with the advent of soluble novel fibres across the globe market volume is estimated to reach 465,128.3 metric tonne by 2019, growing at ‘9 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ‘of 104% from 2014 to 2019. In terms of value, the report estimates the global dletary fibre market will be worth $4.2 bil- lion by 2019, up from nearly $23 billion in itary Fibres Market Share (Value), By Region, 2014 sNernAmerca mEuape =AdePacitc aROW Source: Expat. Intariens, Goverment uote, Related Asscciatong/Insttutes, Related Reseach Aiticatona Goverment Pubicatens and MarkesarcMakess Anas Dietary Fibre Content of Commonly Consumed Veget 2013. Many of the Asia-Pacific companies ‘are now building up their share in the mar- ket with the advent of soluble novel fibres ‘across the globe. ‘On the basis of region, the market has been segmented as follows: = North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific Rest of the World (RoW) (On the basis of type, the market has ‘been segmented as follows: f= Insoluble - Cellulose; Hemicellulose; Chitosan; Chitin; Lignin; Resistant starch; Others 1 Soluble - Insulin; Polydextrose Beta-gluean; Others ti ‘On the basis of source, the market has been segmented as follows: = Cereals & grains - Legumes; Nuts; Others f= Fruits & vegetables = Other crops Wheat; Oat ‘On the basis of application, the market has been segmented as follows: = Functional food & beverages - Beverages; Dairy: tionery; Breakfast cereals & snack bars ‘Meat products; Others = Animal feed = Pet food = Pharmaceuticals ° Bakery & confes (The author is research head and CEO, atanjali Natural Coloroma Pot. Ltd. He can ‘be contacted at Phytochem2egmail.com)