Background Lentinan (LNT), a β-glucan in Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) has
attracted attention for its potent biofunctionalities and immune-boosting properties. Despite …

Cereal (1, 3)(1, 4)-β-d-glucans, known as β-d-glucans, are cell wall polysaccharides
observed in selected plants of grasses, and oats and barley are their good natural sources …

The main objective of this study concerns the bioconversion of agro-industrial wastes into
high added value products, such as proteinaceous animal feed, using Solid State …

In the present work, a fresh spreadable cheese from ovine milk with or without (control)
fortification with β-glucan was manufactured. β-Glucan was extracted from the mushroom …

Cereal β-glucans are beneficial health ingredients that reduce cholesterolemia and
postprandial glycaemia. However, their impact on digestive hormones and gut microbiota is …

Carbohydrates are an excellent cost-friendly energy source for fish, and they have been
used to improve growth performance and reduce dietary protein levels. However, the …

Processing results in several kinds of dairy products with variable properties and shelf lives
that preserve and often enhance the unique nutritional and biological value of milk. Apart …

Highlights•Genetic modification of plants for nutritional benefits is now commonplace.•
Vitamin accumulation by genetic modification has been widely explored.•Other key targets …

Present study concerns the transformation of the agro-industrial by-products olive mill stone
waste (OMSW) and walnut shell (WS) to a protein-enriched animal feedstuff utilizing the …

As a unique natural resource, fungi are a sustainable source of lipids, polysaccharides,
vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. As a result, they have beneficial medicinal and …