Conference turris::cooks

2216.0. "APPLE: Apple Fiber" by CSOA1::WIEGMANN () Mon Jan 22 1990 07:51

    I came across something new I hadn't seen mentioned in this file
    - apple fiber.  I've been using it for a month or so now, and really
    like it, so thought I'd post the info here.
    
    Tastee Apple
    60810 CR 9
    Newcomerstown, OH 43832
    614-498-5164
    
    16 ounce box costs about $2.50; they do mail order, but I don't
    know if the price is any different.
    
    This info is from the box: "Apple fiber is manufactured by removing
    the juice from the apple by a natural pressing process resulting
    in a light, reddish-tan colored powder with a pleasant, mild apple
    flavor.   40% total dietary fiber, 30% insoluble, 10% soluble." (The
    box compares it to oat bran, which it says is 18%, 9%, 9%)  Also,
    it says it is 13% pectin.
    
    1 ounce has 90 calories; 1 gram fat, 1 gram protein, 20 grams
    carbohydrates, 2 mg sodium, 160 mg potassium.  I weighed it to see
    how much 1 ounce is, but forgot to bring the number in!
    
    The box has recipes for Apple Fiber muffins and Apple Fiber and
    Oatmeal cookies, and upon request, they'll send about 6 more; pancakes,
    etc.

    I make the muffins in mini tins, and take a handful to work.  They
    are filling and have a good taste without having to grate apples.
    
    Here in Ohio, it can be found in some grocery stores, and I've seen
    it in health food stores, too.  

    Good stuff!
    
    Terry