Optimization of cholesterol removal, growth and fermentation patterns of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4962 in the presence of mannitol, fructo-oligosaccharide and inulin: a response surface methodology approach [PDF]
Aims: To optimize cholesterol removal by Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4962 in the presence of prebiotics, and study the growth and fermentation patterns of the prebiotics.
Liong, Min Tze, Shah, Nagendra P
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Prebiotic effects: metabolic and health benefits [PDF]
The different compartments of the gastrointestinal tract are inhabited by populations of micro-organisms. By far the most important predominant populations are in the colon where a true symbiosis with the host exists that is a key for well-being and ...
Agnes Meheust +94 more
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Dried chicory root (Cichorium intybus L.) as a natural fructan source in rabbit diet: effects on growth performance, digestion and caecal and carcass traits [PDF]
[EN] Three experimental diets were formulated including (per kg) 100 g oats (control diet), 50 g chicory root (Chicory 5 diet) or 100 g chicory root (Chicory 10 diet) at the expense of oats. The diets differed with respect to starch and fructan contents.
Bónai +13 more
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Prebiotics are defined as non-digestible dietary components that promote the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms. In many cases, however, this capability is not systematically evaluated.
Alessandra Riva +28 more
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Galacto-oligosaccharides formation during manufacture of different varieties of yogurt. Stability through storage [PDF]
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) have interest in the food industry due to their recognized functional properties. In this work, we studied the effect of a commercial β-galactosidase enzyme from Kluyveromyces lactis (YNL-2, GODO) and Lactobacillus ...
Bergamini, Carina Viviana +3 more
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Effect of inulin on the pasting, textural, and rheological properties of sweet potato starch
The influences of inulin on pasting, textural, and rheological properties of sweet potato starch (SPS) were explored. Subsequently, the interactions between inulin and SPS were analyzed.
Lingwen Zhang +4 more
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Lesser yam (Dioscorea esculenta) is one type of Dioscorea spp. with high inulin content. There are many factors can affect on the physicochemical characteristics and prebiotic activity of inulin, one of this factor is drying method.
Sri Winarti +3 more
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The present study was aimed to extract and purify inulin from chicory roots and evaluate the physicochemical properties and functional groups of the purified inulin for comparison with those of standard chicory inulin.
Wedad M. El-Kholy +2 more
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Pharmacokinetics, in-vitro activity, therapeutic efficacy and clinical safety of aztreonam vs. cefotaxime in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections [PDF]
The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of aztreonam and cefotaxime were determined against 400 isolates from urological in-patients with complicated and/or hospital acquired urinary tract infections (UTI).
Dette, G. A. +4 more
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PENGARUH RASIO PELARUT DAN WAKTU PENGENDAPAN PADA ISOLASI INULIN UBI JALAR (Ipomoea batatas)
Inulin is one of many functional food components that becomes a trend nowadays. Inulin can be found in the stems and roots/tubers of plants. Yellow sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) is a widespread species of sweet potato with abundant availabilty in ...
Bara Yudhistira +2 more
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