24 Aug 2020 --- Food labeling should include dietary fiber and distinguish between intrinsic and purified added fiber, given that an intact plant cell wall may confer health benefits beyond fiber isolates. This is according to a new report from the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC) published in Nutrients. The labeling of dietary fiber may also help to achieve the recommended intake of 14 g per 1000 kcal per day for health benefits, the report notes. To extend these recommendations, the researchers say that further studies on the interrelation of dietary fiber, prebiotics and health that aim to optimize both the health potential of foods and related food processing methods are necessary.
