Bamboo Shoot Dietary Fiber Modification: How Ultrafine Grinding Unlocks Its Full Functional Potential
Introduction Dietary fiber often referred to as the seventh nutrient and the intestinal scavenger. It encompasses a diverse group of plant-derived substances including cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, inulin, lignin, as well as saponins, waxes, cutin, and resistant proteins. These components are classified into two main categories: soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). As one of the most important functional ingredients in food, dietary fiber plays a critical role in human health. It can promote digestive health and regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Bamboo shoots, the tender sprouts of bamboo plants (Bambusoideae), are exceptionally rich in dietary fiber. Every 100 grams of bamboo shoot contains 0.58 grams of […]