The most recent definition of dietary fiber by the American Association of Cereal Chemists, in 2001, stated it is the edible part of plants or analogous carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine, with complete or partial fermentation in the large intestine.
It is difficult to say when man started spicing breads, but it is known the
Romans used poppy, fennel and cumin seeds, as well as parsley, in their
oven-baked breads. These were possibly the first of what are called the savory
breads.
Globally, the markets for products for cardiovascular health, aided by ingredients from phytosterols to omega-3s to grains and hypertensive proteins, show a healthy future.
A unique, natural cassava flour is an innovative substitute for wheat flour. It enables the production of gluten-free baked goods with virtually the same taste, texture, crumb and baking characteristics as those made with wheat flour.