Yu-Qing Qin, Liu-Yan Wang, Xin-Yu Yang, Yi-Jie Xu, Gang Fan, Yan-Ge Fan, Jing-Nan Ren, Qi An, Xiao Li
Inulin, a soluble dietary fiber, is widely found in more than 36 000 plant species as a reserve polysaccharide. The primary sources of inulin, include Jerusalem artichoke, chicory, onion, garlic, barley, and dahlia, among which Jerusalem artichoke tubers and chicory roots are often used as raw materials for inulin production in the food industry. It is universally acknowledged that inulin as a prebiotic has an outstanding effect on the regulation of intestinal microbiota via stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria...
April 3, 2023: Food & Function