For the drug delivery system, drug carriers' selection is critical to the drug's success in
reaching the desired target. Drug carriers from natural biopolymers are preferred over …

Guar gum (GG), as a non-exudate gum, is extracted from the seed's embryos of Cyamopsis
tetragonoloba (a member of Leguminosae family). Recently, this biopolymer has received …

This study aimed to explore the synergistic effect between κ-carrageenan (KC) and senna
tora gum (STG). Firstly, we found that the texture parameters, freeze-thaw stability and …

In preference to synthetic or petroleum-based materials, current research in food and
pharmaceutical industries has focused on the development of biodegradable and …

Gleditsia fruits have been known as a valuable traditional Chinese herb for tens of centuries.
Previous studies showed that the galactomannans are considered as one of the major …

Polysaccharides and polyphenols are bioactive components that co-exist in many plant
foods. Their binary interaction in terms of the structure-function relationships, however, has …

The wine industry is responsible for a considerable part of environmental problems because
of the large amounts of residues. However, several studies have shown these wine industry …

The interactions between non-starch polysaccharides alter the physicochemical properties
of the mucin, therefore can affect encapsulated nutrients penetrating through the mucus …

The physicochemical properties of konjac glucomannan (KGM) are impaired in the harsh
gastrointestinal tract, which may reduce its effectiveness in physiological functions. In this …

Growing plants in karst areas tends to be difficult due to the easy loss of water and soil. To
enhance soil agglomeration, water retention, and soil fertility, this study developed a …