Wheat is the most important staple crop in temperate zones and is in increasing demand in
countries undergoing urbanization and industrialization. In addition to being a major source …

Levan is a fascinating β-(2, 6)-linked fructose polymer with an unusual combination of
properties characterized in this review. In nature, levan is synthesized from sucrose by a …

Oligosaccharides are polymers with two to ten monosaccharide residues which have
sweetener functions and sensory characteristics, in addition to exerting physiological effects …

In recent years, prebiotics have been considered as potential alternatives to antibiotics.
Mechanisms by which prebiotics modulate the ecosystem of the gut include alternation of …

Inulin as a heterogeneous blend of fructose polymers is diversely found in nature primarily
as storage carbohydrates in plants. Besides, inulin is believed to induce certain techno …

Inulin is a food ingredient that belongs to a class of carbohydrates known as fructans.
Nutritionally it has functional properties and health-promoting effects that include reduced …

Undigested food is fermented in the colon by the microbiota and gives rise to various
microbial metabolites. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), including acetic, propionic and butyric …

Vegetables are considered essential for well-balanced diets since they supply vitamins,
minerals, dietary fiber, and phytochemicals. Each vegetable group contains an unique …

Inulin is a natural storage polysaccharide with a large variety of food and pharmaceutical
applications. It is widely distributed in plants, being present as storage carbohydrate in more …

In this review we will describe the application of inulin for texture improvement in a variety of
dairy applications as this is one of the most important application areas. The effects of inulin …