The regulatory and scientific approach to defining gum arabic (Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal) as a dietary fibre

摘要: Abstract The term “dietary fibre” has been used for more than 30 years. present concept evolved from the original physiological–botanical description as being remnants of plant components that are resistant to hydrolysis by human alimentary enzymes, which were soon extended include all indigestible polysaccharides. Chemical materials such starch, oligosaccharides, lignin and associated substances, both soluble insoluble now included. Whilst there is widespread understanding in scientific medical community, about material definition, physiological function health properties dietary fibre, food regulators continued be unable agree upon a universally accepted international definition. Codex Alimentarius draft out Member States consultation discussed using gum arabic case study paper considers whether this exudate gum, approved presently additive (E414 INS414), conforms requirements European Commission (EC) too working vacuum on subject suggested EC Novel Foods Regulation 258/97 if product not established before May 15, 1997 when legislation was first introduced. Meanwhile, manufacturers, use describe their products but have no internationally legal definition or approval system support practice. It concluded arabic; like other fibre materials, recognised scientifically its regulatory status remains matter discussion some uncertainty. same uncertainty would relate also status, plant/algae