The Codex Alimentarius last published the definition of dietary fiber in 2009. Since, there has been increased global harmonization of the term "dietary fiber," along with the development of new analytical methods to meet this updated definition. While dietary fibers are known to have diverse health effects, few health claims are supported with sufficient evidence. Therefore, further detailed research is necessary to explore the wide range of benefits within this versatile group. Additionally, specific dietary fibers contribute to distinct structure-function characteristics in food and other innovations. As a result, dietary fibers present unresolved mechanisms for promoting health in food products and hold immense potential for new applications.
With this Research Topic, we seek articles that advance understanding of dietary fibers in terms of structure, function, and applications. Aspects that we would like to see discussed include novel sources of dietary fiber from underutilized food crops, food, Agro-waste, algae, etc, and methods for improved, efficient, and sustainable extraction of dietary fibers from the sources. Computational and omics-based analytical techniques which broaden knowledge of dietary fiber structures and their interaction with other food biomolecules are also welcome. An important component of the collection is to highlight research focusing on improved functionality of dietary fibers by overcoming the challenges of solubility, viscosity, gelation, and emulsification, and their application as food ingredients, packaging components, and pharmaceuticals. We would be interested in articles advancing the role of dietary fiber in nutrition and health, especially in relation to gut health.
We invite authors to submit research articles, perspectives, and review articles that focus on but are not limited to the following topics:
1) Novel sources of dietary fibers (DFs)
2) Novel and/or improved methods for extraction of DFs
2) Analytical and computational techniques for structural characterization of DFs
3) Interaction of DFs with other food biomolecules
4) Novel DF-based ingredients or technologies for food formulations
5) DFs in packaging, pharmaceuticals, and other applications
6) DFs for gut health and lifestyle disorders
7) DFs/DF-components intake studies at population level
Keywords:
Dietary Fibers, Novel sources, Extraction methods, Omics analysis, Computational analysis, Food Formulations, Gut Health, Nutrition, Applications, nutrient interactions, Dietary fiber components
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The Codex Alimentarius last published the definition of dietary fiber in 2009. Since, there has been increased global harmonization of the term "dietary fiber," along with the development of new analytical methods to meet this updated definition. While dietary fibers are known to have diverse health effects, few health claims are supported with sufficient evidence. Therefore, further detailed research is necessary to explore the wide range of benefits within this versatile group. Additionally, specific dietary fibers contribute to distinct structure-function characteristics in food and other innovations. As a result, dietary fibers present unresolved mechanisms for promoting health in food products and hold immense potential for new applications.
With this Research Topic, we seek articles that advance understanding of dietary fibers in terms of structure, function, and applications. Aspects that we would like to see discussed include novel sources of dietary fiber from underutilized food crops, food, Agro-waste, algae, etc, and methods for improved, efficient, and sustainable extraction of dietary fibers from the sources. Computational and omics-based analytical techniques which broaden knowledge of dietary fiber structures and their interaction with other food biomolecules are also welcome. An important component of the collection is to highlight research focusing on improved functionality of dietary fibers by overcoming the challenges of solubility, viscosity, gelation, and emulsification, and their application as food ingredients, packaging components, and pharmaceuticals. We would be interested in articles advancing the role of dietary fiber in nutrition and health, especially in relation to gut health.
We invite authors to submit research articles, perspectives, and review articles that focus on but are not limited to the following topics:
1) Novel sources of dietary fibers (DFs)
2) Novel and/or improved methods for extraction of DFs
2) Analytical and computational techniques for structural characterization of DFs
3) Interaction of DFs with other food biomolecules
4) Novel DF-based ingredients or technologies for food formulations
5) DFs in packaging, pharmaceuticals, and other applications
6) DFs for gut health and lifestyle disorders
7) DFs/DF-components intake studies at population level
Keywords:
Dietary Fibers, Novel sources, Extraction methods, Omics analysis, Computational analysis, Food Formulations, Gut Health, Nutrition, Applications, nutrient interactions, Dietary fiber components
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.