Linear inulin-type fructan (ITF) prebiotics have a putative role in the prevention of colorectal cancer, whereas relatively little is known about branched fructans. This study aims to investigate the fermentation properties and potential prebiotic activity of branched fructans derived from Agave angustifolia Haw, using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME) model. The pro...

The beneficial effects of carbohydrate-derived fibers are mainly attributed to modulation of the microbiota, increased colonic fermentation, and the production of short-chain fatty acids. We studied the direct immune responses to alimentary fibers in in vitro and in vivo models. Firstly, we evaluated the immunomodulation induced by nine different types of low-digestible fibers on human peripher...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the possible presence prebiotic substances in durian seeds. seed flour (DSF) was prepared by drum dry processing at 140 °C. proximate composition DSF 100 g contained moisture (2.43 g), protein (6.85 total fat (0.60 carbohydrate (87.73 ash (2.39 and sum dietary fiber (4.48 respectively. morphology studied SEM a fixed magnification (100×). appears ha...

The paper analyzes the literature on therapeutic and prophylactic effects of components secondary products processing rye wheat – dietary fiber phenolic compounds human health. A special role is played by soluble arabinoxylans xylooligosaccharides associated with ferulic acid, which have prebiotic, antioxidant immunomodulatory properties. Experimental epidemiological studies shown that inclusio...

Prebiotic: A nondigestible food ingredient that benefits the host by selectively stimulating the favorable growth and/ or activity of 1 or more indigenous prebiotic bacteria. Prebiotics can modify the intestinal flora and interact with the immune system of the host against specific pathogens. However clinical trials are currently limited and a beneficial effect of prebiotic in treatment acute d...

Resistant starches are non-digestible starches that are fermented in the colon by microbiota. These carbohydrates are prebiotic and can be beneficial to consumer health. Many types of resistant starch exist with varying physical properties that may result in differences in fermentability. The objective of this research project was to compare potential prebiotic effects and fermentability of fou...