Despite a steady decline in fossil resources in past few decades, demand for petroleum-
based chemicals and polymers has increased sharply. As the dead end of the petroleum …

Prebiotic dietary fibers act as carbon sources for primary and secondary fermentation
pathways in the colon, and support digestive health in many ways. Fructooligosaccharides …

In recent years, research has focused on the use of dietary fibers and prebiotics, since many
of these polysaccharides can be metabolized by intestinal microbiota, leading to the …

Oligosaccharides are polymers with two to ten monosaccharide residues which have
sweetener functions and sensory characteristics, in addition to exerting physiological effects …

Together with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients in the human
diet. Digestible carbohydrates, such as starch, starch-based products, sucrose, lactose …

Currently, there is worldwide interest in the technological use of agro-industrial residues as
a renewable source of food and biofuels. Lignocellulosic materials (LCMs) are a rich source …

The intestinal microbiota has gained increased attention from researchers within the swine
industry due to its role in promoting intestinal maturation, immune system modulation, and …

In a society where the environmental conscience is gaining attention, it is necessary to
evaluate the potential valorization options for agricultural biomass to create a change in the …

Effects of xylooligosaccharides (XOSs) as well as a mixture of XOS, inulin, oligofructose, and
partially hydrolyzed guar gum (MIX) in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) were studied. Control …

Xylan is available abundantly in nature as a major constituent of hemicellulose, a
component of lignocellulosic biomass. Agricultural wastes such as straw, stalk, cob, hull …