Food producers have leaned towards alternative natural and synthetic sweeteners in food
formulations to satisfy market demands. Even so, several synthetic sweeteners (eg …

There are many valuable plant species improved by ancient cultures and cultivated locally
but of very limited expansion worldwide. Some are considered neglected and underutilized …

A sustainable food supply is an ever-growing public and planetary health concern
influenced by food culture, food practices, and dietary patterns. Globally, the consumption of …

Inulin is a polysaccharide of fructose widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industry
due to its physicochemical properties and technological applications. Inulin from jicama …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality characteristics of seven yacon (Smallanthus
sonchifolius Poepp. and Endl.) cultivars (Cajamarca, Cusco, Early White, Late Red, Morado …

Granola bars were prepared using barley flakes, groundnut bits, cocoa powder, sucrose
and/or sucrose alternatives (coconut sugar, fructooligosaccharide and inulin). Apart from …

BACKGROUND Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) roots store carbohydrate in the form of
prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which improve intestinal health. Yacon has the …

Although yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a known source of prebiotics (
fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin) and phenolic compounds beneficial to gut …

Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon), a native plant of South America, was observed to improve
lipid profile in rodents and humans. This study aimed to investigate the antiobesity …

Concerns abouth diet-health relationships have led many people to include healthier snacks
in their diets, including those with functional (including probiotic) properties. This study was …