Extraction and modification of macroalgal polysaccharides for current and next-generation applications

M Jönsson, L Allahgholi, RRR Sardari… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Marine macroalgal (seaweed) polysaccharides are highly promising for next-generation
applications in several industries. However, despite the reported comprehensive potential of …

Potential use of marine seaweeds as prebiotics: A review

A Lopez-Santamarina, JM Miranda, AC Mondragon… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Human gut microbiota plays an important role in several metabolic processes and human
diseases. Various dietary factors, including complex carbohydrates, such as …

[HTML][HTML] Rational use of prebiotics for gut microbiota alterations: Specific bacterial phylotypes and related mechanisms

S Wang, Y Xiao, F Tian, J Zhao, H Zhang, Q Zhai… - Journal of Functional …, 2020 - Elsevier
Prebiotics play a widely recognized role in the regulation of intestinal microbiota, but most
related studies have not been explored beyond the genus level. In recent years, some newly …

Characterization of antioxidant potential of seaweed extracts for enrichment of convenience food

PA Corsetto, G Montorfano, S Zava, I Colombo… - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in natural antioxidants as replacements of
synthetic compounds because of increased safety concerns and worldwide trend toward the …

Seaweeds in pig nutrition

C Corino, SC Modina, A Di Giancamillo, S Chiapparini… - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In pig nutrition, alternative and safe supplements are needed to enhance
the pigs' health and welfare. Natural feed components, such as herbs and plant extracts, are …

Beneficial effects of seaweed-derived dietary fiber: Highlights of the sulfated polysaccharides

W Huang, H Tan, S Nie - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Seaweeds and their derivatives are important bioresources of natural bioactive compounds.
Nutritional studies indicate that dietary fibers derived from seaweeds have great beneficial …

Advances in the preparation and assessment of the biological activities of chitosan oligosaccharides with different structural characteristics

J Zhou, B Wen, H Xie, C Zhang, Y Bai, H Cao, Q Che… - Food & Function, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Chitosan oligosaccharides (COSs) are widely used biopolymers that have been studied in
relation to a variety of abnormal biological activities in the food and biomedical fields. Since …

Evaluation of prebiotic potential of three marine algae oligosaccharides from enzymatic hydrolysis

ZL Han, M Yang, XD Fu, M Chen, Q Su, YH Zhao… - Marine Drugs, 2019 - mdpi.com
Alginate oligosaccharides (AlgO), agarose oligosaccharides (AO), and κ-carrageenan
oligosaccharides (KCO) were obtained by specific enzymatic hydrolysis method. The …

[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant edible double-layered film based on waste from soybean production as a vegan active packaging for perishable food products

J Tkaczewska, E Jamróz, M Zając, P Guzik, HD Gedif… - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Edible vegan films were obtained on the basis of furcellaran and protein hydrolysates from
soybean bran. The aim of the study was to investigate the possibility of using innovative …

Recent advances in marine algae oligosaccharides: Structure, analysis, and potential prebiotic activities

XT Xie, KL Cheong - Critical Reviews in Food Science and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Marine algae contain abundant polysaccharides that support a range of health-promoting
activities; however, the high molecular weight, high viscosity, and low solubility of marine …