Abstract

Develop a reliable, instrumental method for the determination of total dietary fiber. Develop procedures for extractionand preparation of food samples for detailed analyses of fiber compounds. Develop criteria for selection of foods for analysis. Determine the effect of commonly applied processes. Analyze a selected number of foods for total dietary fiber and fiber fractions.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Cancer Prevention And Control (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01CN045182-002
Application #
3619381
Study Section
Project Start
1984-09-30
Project End
1988-09-29
Budget Start
1985-09-25
Budget End
1986-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Cornell University
Department
Type
Earth Sciences/Resources
DUNS #
City
Ithaca
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14850

  Publications

Jeraci, J L; Lewis, B A; Van Soest, P J et al. (1989) Urea enzymatic dialysis procedure for determination of total dietary fiber. J Assoc Off Anal Chem 72:677-81