FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following foods are sources of fiber?
A
Potatoes, with the skin left on
B
Wholegrain pasta
C
Apples
D
Baked beans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apple skins are richest in the insoluble type, while approximately 80 percent of the fiber found in the fruit’s flesh is soluble. Because the skin is a more concentrated source of fiber than the flesh, however, the fiber ratio of a raw, unpeeled apple is about 30 percent soluble and 70 percent insoluble.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber such as pectin actually helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, thus reducing the incident of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries all have around 3 to 4 grams of fiber. Raspberries win the fiber race at 8 grams per cup. Mangoes, persimmons, and guavas are also good sources of fiber: A mango has 5 grams, a persimmon has 6, and 1 cup of guava has about 9. Dark-colored vegetables. Potatoes. 13-Feb-2022

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