Fibre: The Rough with the smooth

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Organised by IFSTs Food Science & Nutrition Group

Following the successful Sugar - Friend or Foe, Big Fat Debate and Protein Power we move on to fibre which only recently has been considered a nutrient but has long been known to have dietary benefits.

This will once again be an interactive event and bring together a panel of experts to explore various regulatory, health and food formulation issues related to fibre in our diet.  It is easy to forget that the term ‘dietary fibre’ today applies to a somewhat heterogeneous assortment of indigestible carbohydrates, from many different sources, with varying characteristics, functionalities and physiological effects.

This event will take up the following challenges:

  • Defining fibre
  • Regulatory issues/ claims
  • Dietary value of different forms of fibre
  • Formulating fibre into foods

 

PROGRAMME:

18.15 Registration
18.30 Welcome
Kate Halliwell, Nutrition & Health Manager, FDF
18.40

Fibre: The rough with the smooth
A debate on the role of fibre in our everyday lives.  

  • Physiological benefits of fibres, Denise Robertson, Surrey University
  • The evolution of defining fibre-analysis/legislation/calories, Jennifer Arthur, Leatherhead Food Research
  • Communicating benefits to consumers and health claims, Carrie Ruxton
  • Formulating foods and drinks with fibre, Lindsey Bagley, Eureka
  Summary presentations and open Q&A session 
Kate Halliwell, Nutrition & Health Manager, FDF
20.00 Drinks reception - sponsored by Food Matters Live
20.30 End

COST:  £10 IFST/Nutrition Society members, £44.50 non - members

Check IFST policies section for information about cancelations and amendments. 

When
October 11th, 2017 from  6:15 PM to  8:30 PM
Location
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IMO3)
297 Euston Road
London, NW1 3AD
United Kingdom
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Event Fee(s)
IFST/Nutrition Society member £10.00
Non member (includes IFST Associate membership) £44.50