Galactooligosaccharides: production, health benefits, application to foods and perspectives

Synthesized from lactose transgalactosylation, galactooligosaccharides are non-digestible carbohydrates classified as prebiotic ingredients of high added value. Recently studies associate potential health benefits and disease prevention properties to these oligosaccharides. This review involves pro...

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Main Authors: Ana Elizabeth Cavalcante Fai, Gláucia Maria Pastore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Trujillo 2015-03-01
Series:Scientia Agropecuaria
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.unitru.edu.pe/index.php/scientiaagrop/article/view/813