Dietary Fibre Testing

Alfa Chemistry understands the importance of dietary fiber in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our comprehensive testing services are designed to provide accurate and reliable analysis of the dietary fiber content of a wide range of foods. Whether you are a food manufacturer, researcher, or health-conscious individual, our state-of-the-art testing methods will help you make informed decisions about your dietary choices.

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Dietary fiber plays a vital role in maintaining health and well-being. It is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the body, but it provides many benefits to our digestive system. Consuming adequate amounts of dietary fiber reduces the risk of a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

In addition, fiber helps regulate bowel movements, promotes satiety, and aids in weight management. With such a significant impact on health, accurately assessing the amount of dietary fiber in foods is essential to maintaining a balanced diet.

Alfa Chemistry's Analytical Methods for Dietary Fiber

Alfa Chemistry uses advanced analytical methods to determine the dietary fiber content of foods. Our testing protocols follow Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) methods, specifically AOAC 2009.01 and AOAC 2011.25, which are widely accepted in the industry for their accuracy and reliability.

These methods allow us to accurately quantify Insoluble High Molar Weight Dietary Fiber (IHMWDF), Soluble High Molar Weight Dietary Fiber (SHMWDF), Low Molar Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF), and more in a variety of food samples.

Fig. 1 The flow chart of the general processes in AOAC 2009.01. (Traas S, et al. 2015)

Alfa Chemistry's Dietary Fiber Analysis Services

We offer a wide range of dietary fiber testing services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our expertise extends to testing a wide range of food products, including grains, cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and processed foods. We analyze these samples to accurately determine their dietary fiber content.

Our services include:

• Total Dietary Fiber Analysis: Our comprehensive analysis determines the total dietary fiber content of a food product, providing you with important information about the nutritional content of your product.
• Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Analysis: We evaluate the soluble and insoluble fiber fractions separately to help you understand the specific types of fiber present in your food samples.
• Customized Testing Solutions: We understand that each client may have unique requirements. Therefore, we offer customized testing solutions that fit your specific needs. Our team will work closely with you to develop a test plan that meets your goals.

Contact us today to learn more about our dietary fiber testing services and how we can support your nutritional needs.

Reference

• Traas S, et al. (2015). "The Comparison of AOAC Method 997.08 and AOAC Method 2009.01 by Determination of Pure Oligofructose." Agricultural and Food Sciences, Chemistry.