The salivary microbiota (SM), comprising bacteria shed from oral surfaces, has been shown
to be individualized, temporally stable and influenced by diet and lifestyle. SM reflects local …

The potency of oil-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) in fortified foods can be
improved by understanding how food matrices impact their bioavailability. In this review, the …

Objectives To provide an update on our current understanding of how saliva and its various
constituents directly and indirectly affect oral bacteria and thereby play a role in the …

This study aimed to explore the dynamic changes of structural properties of polysaccharide
from Ziziphus Jujuba cv. Pozao (JPS) during in vitro digestion and fermentation as well as its …

The purpose of this work was to characterize the dynamic texture perception and study the
mechanisms occurring in bolus from chewing to swallowing during white bread oral …

Oral health is vital to general health and well-being for all ages, and as with other chronic
conditions, oral health problems increase with age. There is a bi-directional link between …

Proteins are important macronutrients for the human body to grow and function throughout
life. Although proteins are found in most foods, their very dissimilar digestibility must be …

Background The salivary glycoprotein MUC5B plays a versatile role in maintaining oral
health. It contributes to lubrication, pellicle formation, antimicrobial defense, and water …

The production and secretion of saliva is an essential function of the salivary glands. Saliva
is a complicated liquid with different functions, including moistening, digestion …

In recent years, the dynamic aspects of the oral perception of food have increasingly been
taken into account in food texture characterization. At the same time, the experimental …