Physiochemical Properties of Dietary Fibre: Solubility in Water
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What is the main difference between water soluble and water insoluble dietary fibers?

  • Soluble fibers delay gastric emptying, while insoluble fibers increase transit time.
  • Insoluble fibers dissolve in hot water, while soluble fibers do not.
  • Insoluble fibers delay gastric emptying, while soluble fibers increase transit time.
  • Soluble fibers dissolve in hot water, while insoluble fibers do not. (correct)
  • How do viscous polysaccharides affect gastrointestinal (GI) emptying?

  • They accelerate GI emptying.
  • They decrease the rate of digestion in the small intestine.
  • They have no impact on GI emptying.
  • They delay GI emptying. (correct)
  • Which of the following is a water soluble fiber?

  • B-glucan (correct)
  • Lignin
  • Cellulose
  • Hemicellulose
  • What role do insoluble fibers play in digestion compared to soluble fibers?

    <p>Insoluble fibers decrease transit time through the intestine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do water retaining pectins and gums impact glucose appearance in the plasma?

    <p>They delay glucose appearance in the plasma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between water holding capacity (WHC) and the solubility of polysaccharides?

    <p>WHC is higher in polysaccharides with high solubility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the water holding capacity (WHC) of fiber?

    <p>Color of the fiber particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does coarsely ground bran differ from finely ground bran in terms of water holding capacity (WHC)?

    <p>Coarsely ground bran has higher WHC than finely ground bran.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does higher water holding capacity (WHC) impact the degradation of polysaccharides by microbes?

    <p>Higher WHC facilitates microbial penetration into polysaccharide structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gums affect glucose absorption within the intestinal lumen?

    <p>Gums slow down glucose absorption by decreasing convective movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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