Functional foods is a very popular term in the social and scientific media; consequently, food
producers have invested resources in the development of processed foods that may provide …

The production of macrofungi (mushrooms) as well as their economic value have been
steadily increasing globally. The use of functional foods, dietary supplements, and traditional …

The innate immune system responds in a rapid and non‐specific manner against
immunologic threats; inflammation is part of this response. This is followed by a slower but …

Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides possess unique functional properties. Various
processing technologies have been used to produce and modify G. lucidum …

Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) polysaccharides and triterpenoids are the major bioactive
compounds and have been used as traditional medicine for ancient times. Massive …

The biodiversity of mushrooms Pleurotus spp. is impressive due to its complexity and
diversity related to the composition of chemical structures such as polysaccharides …

Abstract β-glucan from cereals such as wheat, barley, oats and rye are a water-soluble
dietary fiber, which are composed of repeating (1→ 4)-β-bond β-D-glucopyranosyl units and …

Metabolic diseases (MDs) are defined as the cluster of metabolic disorders that can lead to a
broad spectrum of pathologies. The gut microbiota played a critical role in the development …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
worldwide, while oat β-glucan has been shown to suppress the progress of colitis in UC …

Comminuted meat products represent a diverse class of meat products that are popular for
their characteristic texture and flavor. Comminuted meat products are incorporated with …