Yacon, a new source of prebiotic oligosaccharides with a history of safe use
I Ojansivu, CL Ferreira, S Salminen - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2011 - Elsevier
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a root-based fruit type which has been used for
centuries as a staple food among the Andean population. In South America it is a traditional …
centuries as a staple food among the Andean population. In South America it is a traditional …
[PDF][PDF] Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolia (Poepp. et Endl.) H. Robinson] chemical composition and use-a review
J Lachman, EC Fernández… - Plant soil and …, 2003 - pse.agriculturejournals.cz
ABSTRACT Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolia (Poepp. et Endl.) H. Robinson], a native plant of
the Andes, belongs to the family Compositae (Asteraceae) and it represents a traditional …
the Andes, belongs to the family Compositae (Asteraceae) and it represents a traditional …
Yacon syrup: beneficial effects on obesity and insulin resistance in humans
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Syrup obtained from yacon roots could be well positioned as a
nutraceutical product due to its high fructooligosaccharides content. We examined the …
nutraceutical product due to its high fructooligosaccharides content. We examined the …
Prebiotic effects of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. & Endl), a source of fructooligosaccharides and phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity
Thirty-five different yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. & Endl) accessions were
evaluated as potential alternative sources of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and phenolic type …
evaluated as potential alternative sources of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and phenolic type …
[图书][B] Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: Cereals, Volume 2
RJ Singh, PP Jauhar - 2006 - taylorfrancis.com
Summarizing landmark research, Volume 2 of this essential series furnishes information on
the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding …
the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding …
Andean roots and tubers crops as sources of functional foods
There are many valuable plant species improved by ancient cultures and cultivated locally
but of very limited expansion worldwide. Some are considered neglected and underutilized …
but of very limited expansion worldwide. Some are considered neglected and underutilized …
Heat and mass transfer modeling of the osmo-convective drying of yacon roots (Smallanthus sonchifolius)
Osmotic treatments are often applied prior to convective drying of foods to impart sensory
appeal aspects. During this process a multicomponent mass flow, composed mainly of water …
appeal aspects. During this process a multicomponent mass flow, composed mainly of water …
Effects of post-harvest treatments on the carbohydrate composition of yacon roots in the Peruvian Andes
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius [Poepp. & Endl.] H. Robinson) is an under-exploited native
root crop of the Andes, which stores oligofructans (fructo-oligosaccharides, FOS) as its main …
root crop of the Andes, which stores oligofructans (fructo-oligosaccharides, FOS) as its main …
Hypolipidemic effect of Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) roots on diabetic rats: Biochemical approach
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are sugars found naturally at high concentrations in the
storage roots of yacon. This study was designed to analyze the beneficial effects of …
storage roots of yacon. This study was designed to analyze the beneficial effects of …
Raiz tuberosa de yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): potencialidade de cultivo, aspectos tecnológicos e nutricionais
I Santana, MH Cardoso - Ciência rural, 2008 - SciELO Brasil
O yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) é uma planta da família Asteraceae, originária das
regiões Andinas. Suas raízes tuberosas são semelhantes a batatas doces em aparência …
regiões Andinas. Suas raízes tuberosas são semelhantes a batatas doces em aparência …