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Presenter: Thomas E. Parady and Neelish Varde, Roquette America
In 2004, the u.s. market for dietary fiber in food was worth $193 million. Sales are predicted to increase to $495 million by 2011. These predictions underscore the growing consumer awareness and demand for products containing fiber. The role of fiber in maintaining digestive and overall health has been studied extensively. The traditional view of fiber as roughage or a laxative has evolved as more research has been conducted into the types of fiber and their effects.
