Inulin-Type Fructans
Author | : Marcel Roberfroid |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 389 |
Release | : 2004-10-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780203504932 |
ISBN-13 | : 0203504933 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Download or read book Inulin-Type Fructans written by Marcel Roberfroid and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-10-28 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inulin and oligofructose are naturally occurring resistant carbohydrates that have a variety of uses as functional food ingredients. In addition to their role as prebiotics that selectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, these inulin-type fructans act as dietary fiber in the digestive system and have applications as