Ingredient Information

Function

Soluble corn fiber can be used in bakery products, confectionary items, sauces, energy bars, chocolate bars and soups. The fiber can also be brewed for a cold beverage. Soluble corn fiber can be added to breakfast cereal to add nutritional value.

Other Use and Industries

NONE KNOWN

Health Effects

Soluble corn fiber absorbs water during digestion and produces a gel-like substance that improves bowel movement by softening the stool.

Insoluble fiber just provides bulk, whereas soluble corn fiber lowers bad cholesterol by binding to bile secretion and flushing the bad cholesterol out in feces.

Soluble corn fiber strengthens bones in the body by offering whole-body bone mineral-content absorption and retention. It facilitates fermentation in the lower gut and dissolves minerals.

Soluble corn fiber is good for health, as it prevents ill-effects of carbohydrates on the blood sugar level and increases insulin resistance. Insulin resistance prevents strokes, reduces the chances of artery diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Origins

Soluble corn fiber is a short chain of fatty acids.

A pre-biotic fiber, soluble corn fiber is clean-tasting, water soluble and available in both liquid and powdered form.

Insoluble dietary fiber of grains is generally obtained from the bran and whole grain of the kernel.