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A Comprehensive Review on Health Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides

eFood, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Short‐chain carbohydrates are primarily made up of fructose molecules; fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are referred to as prebiotics and are renowned for their potential beneficial effects on health. Since they are inedible fibers, FOS go through the upper digestive tract nearly undisturbed while entering the colon, where they offer food to ...
Asia Atta, Sumaira Sharif, Kainat Haroon, Musarrat Rasheed, Soumya V. Menon, Jadhav Balaji, Bhavik Jain, Qaswaa Yousif Jameel, Mohd Asif Shah   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial activity from endophytic fungi Arthrinium state of Apiospora montagnei Sacc. and Papulaspora immersa

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2010
Papulaspora immersa and Arthrinium state of Apiospora montagnei Sacc. were isolated from the roots of Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacón). The crude extracts from their cultures inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Kocuria rhizophila, Pseudomonas ...
Henrique Pereira Ramos, Glaucia Hollander Braun, Mônica Tallarico Pupo, Suraia Said   +3 more
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Aumento ebulloscópico de extracto de jugo de yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) y determinación de gráficas de Dühring

Agroindustrial Science, 2012
Para extraer inulina a base de extracto de yacón, es importante conocer el aumento Ebulloscópico en las soluciones de yacón a diferentes concentraciones, esto permitirá operar de manera correcta en el proceso para su obtención, además, el conocimiento ...
Raul Siche, Victor Armas, Ronald Lezama, Ricardo Iparraguirre, Aldrin Corcuera   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biofortification, metabolomic profiling and quantitative analysis of vitamin B12 enrichment in guava juice via lactic acid fermentation using Levilactobacillus brevis strain KU15152

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 104, Issue 15, Page 9191-9201, December 2024.
Abstract BACKGROUND Chemical fortification and dose supplementation of vitamin B12 are widely implemented to combat deficiency symptoms. However, in situ, fortification of vitamin B12 in food matrixes can be a promising alternative to chemical fortification.
Mayuri Rastogi, Vandana Singh, Bushra Shaida, Saleem Siddiqui, Sneh Punia Bangar, Yuthana Phimolsiripol   +5 more
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The Role of Microbiome and Probiotics in Chemo‐Radiotherapy‐Induced Diarrhea: A Narrative Review of the Current Evidence

Cancer Reports, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2024.
ABSTRACT Background In this article, we review the most recent research on probiotics effects on diarrhea in both human and animal models of the condition along with the therapeutic potential of these compounds based on their findings. Recent Findings Nearly 50%–80% of cancer patients experience chemotherapy‐induced diarrhea (CID), serious ...
Sanaz Khorashadizadeh, Sara Abbasifar, Mohammad Yousefi, Farzad Fayedeh, AmirAli Moodi Ghalibaf   +4 more
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Elaboração de bolo com farinha de Yacon Cake developed with Yacon flour

Ciência Rural, 2009
A batata Yacon apresenta carboidratos na forma de frutooligossacarídeos (FOS). Estudos comprovam que os FOS aumentam a saciedade e reduzem o índice glicêmico. Os produtos da fermentação podem minimizar a resposta glicêmica, além de estimular a glicólise,
Claudia Severo da Rosa, Viviani Ruffo de Oliveira, Vanessa Bordin Viera, Camila Gressler, Suelem Viega   +4 more
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In vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Galega officinalis extracts

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 12, Issue 10, Page 8137-8149, October 2024.
This research aimed to determine the total phenolic, flavonoid, and galegine content, to evaluate the antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS+, and hydroxyl radical‐scavenging activity; ferric‐reducing antioxidant power; ferrous ion chelating) and enzyme inhibitory activities of Galega officinalis (GO) extracts obtained using solvents with different polarities.
Shokoofeh Sukhtezari, Mohammad Ali Sahari, Mohsen Barzegar, Mohammad Hossain Azizi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poeppig & Endlicher) H. Robinson]: a new cropin the Central Europe - Information

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2006
Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poeppig Endlicher) H. Robinson, Asteraceae] is a tuber plant originated in Andes. In contrast to other root crops, which store the carbohydrates in the form of starch, yacon cumulates the carbohydrates in the form of ...
E.C. Fernández, I. Viehmannová, J. Lachman, L. Milella   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Perennial Green Revolution to address 21st‐century food insecurity and malnutrition

Food and Energy Security, Volume 13, Issue 4, July/August 2024.
Abstract Farming practices of the past century have dramatically increased annual crop yields to unprecedented levels but have consequentially created increasing ecological and public health concerns, posing a long‐term threat to global food security. Soil tillage and chemical inputs perpetuate soil erosion, biodiversity loss, wetlands eutrophication ...
Jacob D. Paul, Tymofiy Lutsiv, Henry J. Thompson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a Distilled Beverage Using Yacon Root (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

Beverages
Yacon, known for its fructooligosaccharides, fructans, and inulin content, has shown potential for novel beverage production. This study explores the feasibility of creating a distilled yacon-based beverage.
Manuel José Marin Arévalo, Nicolás Ratkovich   +1 more
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