Inulin, a fructan-type polysaccharide, consists of (2→ 1) linked β-d-fructosyl residues (n= 2–
60), usually with an (1↔ 2) α-d-glucose end group. The applications of inulin and its …

Jerusalem artichoke, a native plant to North America has recently been recognized as a
promising biomass for bioeconomy development, with a number of advantages over …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) could interact
synergistically because PSB solubilize sparingly available phosphorous compounds into …

In this study, the interactions of wheat starch (WS)(5%, w/w) with sage seed gum (SSG)(0–
0.50%, w/w) were explored by steady and dynamic rheological tests and Fourier transform …

Vegetables, cereals and fruit are foods rich in fibre with beneficial and nutritional effects as
their consumption reduces the onset of degenerative diseases, especially cardiovascular …

In the present work the in vitro prebiotic activity of inulin-rich carbohydrates using
Lactobacillus paracasei as probiotic microorganism was determined. With this purpose …

Agave sisalana Perrine is a widespread species of the Brazilian Northeast region, where it is
exploited only as a source of hard fiber (sisal). Although some other Agave species are …

The present work demonstrates the application of the spray drying technique to produce
microparticulates of different dietary fibers with particle sizes< 10 µm. It examines their role …

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) represents a promising crop emerging in
different parts of the world as a natural source of inulin. Different factors such as the kind of …

In the current study, the prebiotic potential of an innovative functional pasta enriched with
12%(w/w) inulin was investigated. To this aim, pasta was subjected to in vitro …