Pectic oligosaccharides: manufacture and functional properties

B. Gullón, B. Gómez, M. Martínez-Sabajanes, R. Yáñez, J. C. Parajó, J. L. Alonso*

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Abstract

There is an increased interest on the identification, production, purification, evaluation and commercialization of new prebiotics with improved properties. Partial hydrolysis of pectin by chemical and/or enzymatic methods leads to the production of pectin-derived oligosaccharides (POS), which have been proposed as a new class of prebiotics. This work reviews the scientific information available on the production, chemical characterization, purification and properties of POS, with special focus on their in vitro and in vivo effects.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-161
Number of pages9
JournalTrends in food science & technology
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013

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