Abstract:
Fruit and vegetables have been recognized as important sources for a wide array of non digestible components and phytochemicals, that contribute to the nutritional and health benefits as they are high in soluble fiber, vegetable protein and antioxidants associated with lower risk of heart diseases. The fruit processing industry produces a huge amount of waste that represents a growing problem since the plant material is usually prone to microbial spoilage, so efficient, inexpensive and environmentally sound utilization of these materials is becoming more important. On the other hand it is more valuable on the basis of dietary fiber than their respective edible portion. High dietary fiber diets are associated with the prevention, reduction and treatment of hyperlipidemia thus preventing atherosclerosis and ultimately CHD. Consumption of fibers significantly lowers serum total and LDL-Cholesterol concentration and is now a formal part of hyperlipidemia dietary recommendations. Dietary fiber from cereals are more frequently used than those from fruits but fruit fibers have better quality than cereals due to its higher total and soluble fiber contents, water and oil holding capacities as well as a lower phytic acid and caloric contents. Diets that include high fiber from fruits and vegetables strengthen defenses against high cholesterol and LDL-chol. oxidation. Higher amount of dietary fiber permits the use of fruit waste in developing new natural ingredients for the food industry against day by day increasing risk of hyperlipidemia in Pakistan that is threatening the heart and the arterial health. (Abstracts from the Annual Food Conference, December 10, 2012, PCSIR complex, Lahore, Pakistan)
Page(s):
222-222
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Year: 2012