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Non-digestible long chain beta-glucans as novel prebiotics

K. Lam, P. Cheung

2013.7.1Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre

DOI: 10.1016/j.bcdf.2013.09.001

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The potential of long chain beta-glucans to serve as novel prebiotics based on current knowledge on their sources, preparation, fermentation characteristics, and the plausible mechanisms involved in their utilization are discussed.

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LAM, K.; CHEUNG, P. Non-digestible long chain beta-glucans as novel prebiotics. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre, 2013, 2: 45–64.