Functional oligosaccharides: production, properties and applications

Abstract

Worldwide interest in oligosaccharides has been increasing ever since they were accorded the prebiotic status. The oligosaccharides of various origin like, bacteria, algae, fungi and higher plants have been used extensively both as food ingredients and pharmacological supplements. The non-digestible oligosaccharides have been implicated as dietary fibre, sweetener, weight controlling agent and humectant in confectioneries, bakeries and breweries. Functional oligosaccharides have been found effective in gastrointestinal normal flora proliferation and pathogen suppression, dental caries prevention, enhancement of immunity, facilitation of mineral absorption, source of antioxidant, antibiotic alternative, regulators of blood glucose in diabetics and serum lipids in hyperlipidemics. Apart from the pharmacological applications, oligosaccharides have found use in drug delivery, cosmetics, animal and fishery feed, agriculture, etc. Keeping in view the importance of the functional oligosaccharides, we present an overview of their natural sources, types, structures, physiological properties. Conventional as well as novel synthesis, purification and analysis methods are summarized. Recent promising developments in this area are presented to facilitate their further exploitation.

The Vitro Fermentation of Six Functional Oligosaccharides by Clostridium butyricum TK2 and Clostridium butyricum CB8

“…Various types of functional oligosaccharides used in this study (Sako et al, 1999;Patel and Goyal, 2011 Xi'an Deshipu biotechnology Co . Ltd .…”

“…Also, the functional oligosaccharides are widely used in confectionary. Other current applications include desserts, table spreads, bakery products, breakfast cereals, meat products and food for infants, elders and diabetics (Crittenden and Playne, 1996;Nakakuki, 2002;Patel and Goyal, 2011).…”

Biotechnology of Food and Feed Additives

“…This is due to their role as a substrate for the metabolism of the so-called ''positive'' intestinal bacteria. Currently, there are only two substance groups that fulfill all criteria for prebiotica: (i) fructans (fructo-oligosaccharides, FOS) including lactulose and the fructo-polysaccharides inulin and (ii) galactooligosaccharides (GOS) [4,5]. The prebiotica FOS, GOS, inulin, and lactulose are accredited in Europe as food ingredients and are classified as safe (GRASgenerally recognized ace safe).…”

Effect of Diet Containing Gracilaria Sp. Waste and Multi-Enzyme Additives on Blood Lipid Profile of Local Duck

“…waste will be very useful when utilized in order to reduce environmental damage, which can be used to feed the cattle. Patel and Goyal (2011) (Lim et al, 2014). The purification process of polysaccharide from seaweed produces 9.87 mg / g phenol and 20.16 mg / g flavonoids as antioxidants (Woo et al, 2012;Lim et al, 2014;Imjongjairak et al, 2015;Chan et al, 2015).…”