I'm guessing that the reason Benefiber doesn't thicken like
pure guar gum is because it is partially hydrolyzed. It is
touted by Novartis as a good source of soluble fiber for
this reason.
However, I'm under the impression that many of the benefits
of viscous soluble fibers (like guar gum) come from the
intestinal gel they form. Benefits such as normalization of
blood lipid concentrations and attenuation of blood glucose
responses are frequently mentioned.
1. Since Benefiber doesn't "thicken in the glass", does this
mean it doesn't form this intestinal gel? If so, does
this mean I lose the benefits mentioned above if I use
Benefiber as a source of viscous soluble fiber?
2. Are there any general health concerns related to the use
of partially hydrolyzed foods that I should be aware of?
Thanks, Fred
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