Background Dietary fibers, as mainly complex carbohydrates, offer various health benefits
via modulating gut microbiota composition and promoting short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) …

The administration of probiotic microorganisms in adequate amounts is constantly related to
health benefits. To promote beneficial effects, these microorganisms must not be affected by …

The exceptional network assembly of natural polysaccharides/proteins-based hydrogels
offers favorable biological characteristics and tunable physical properties making them ideal …

Despite a steady decline in fossil resources in past few decades, demand for petroleum-
based chemicals and polymers has increased sharply. As the dead end of the petroleum …

Konjac glucomannan (KGM), a polysaccharide extracted from konjac, is a safe and edible
polysaccharide substance. Many recent studies have reported a series of applications for …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a devastating ailment for many diabetic patients with
increasing prevalence and morbidity. The complex pathophysiology of DFU wound …

Aloe polysaccharides (APs) are well-known plant polysaccharides, but little is known about
their digestion and fermentation characteristics in vitro. In this study, the molecular weight of …

Background Gelling is an important way to texturizing, develop novel products, and carry
bioactive compounds in the food industry. Some proteins and gums demonstrate gelling …

In this study, we propose a method for the texture of meat analogs through artificial muscle
fiber insertion based on cross-linkable hydrocolloids using a coaxial nozzle-assisted three …

Inflammation-associated insulin resistance is a key trigger of gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM), but the underlying mechanisms and effective interventions remain unclear. Here, we …