Oligosaccharides, compounds that are composed of 2–10 monosaccharide residues, are
major carbohydrate sources in habitats populated by lactobacilli. Moreover, oligosaccharide …

Lactobacillus is the bacterial genus that contains the highest number of characterized
probiotics. Lactobacilli in general can utilize a great variety of carbohydrates. This …

Members of the genus Lactobacillus are commonly found at the gastrointestinal tract and
other mucosal surfaces of humans. This genus includes various species with a great number …

Because increased proportions of particular commensal bacteria such as bifidobacteria and
lactobacilli have been linked to human health through a variety of mechanisms, there is …

Commercial isomalto‐oligosaccharides (IMO) are functional food ingredients. They are
composed of α (1→ 6)‐and α (1→ 4)‐linked oligosaccharides. IMO are partially indigestible …

Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are bifidogenic and lactogenic prebiotics; however, GOS
utilization is strain-dependent. In this study, commercially available bifidobacteria and …

A structure− function study was carried out to increase knowledge of how glycosidic linkages
and molecular weights of carbohydrates contribute toward the selectivity of fermentation by …

Aim To evaluate the ability of specific carbohydrates, including commercially available
products, to support the growth of representatives of two well‐known groups of gut …

Galactooligosaccharides are sugars composed of 3‐10 molecules of galactose and glucose
via a transgalactosylation reaction mediated by the enzyme β‐galactosidase. Prebiotics are …

Recent insights into the relationship between the human gut and its resident microbiota
have revolutionized our appreciation of this symbiosis and its impact on health and disease …