​Prebiotics Potential of Water Soluble Polysaccharides from Gum Arabic using Human Gut Microbiota

Prebiotics Potential of Water Soluble Polysaccharides from Gum Arabic using Human Gut Microbiota

Author: Hamad Mohamad Salah Hamad Ahallil, Mohamad Yusof Maskat, Aminah Abdullah
Publisher: UKM Press
ISBN: 9786294863682
Weight: 229 gsm
Pages: 146 m/s
Year: 2024
Price: RM 40

Increasing evidence shows that gut microbiota plays a significant role in human health. Probiotics, consisting of living microorganisms, are consumed to improve gut microbiota health. Conversely, prebiotics are compounds that contribute to a healthy gut microbiota.

Gum arabic is a common food ingredient used in various food products. However, its role as a prebiotic should be further analyzed. This book discusses the basic information on gum arabic and the fundamental concepts of probiotics and prebiotics, including synbiotics, which promote the combined effect of both.

The potential of gum arabic's water-soluble polysaccharides as a prebiotic—particularly their relationship to short-chain fatty acids and synbiotic properties—is also explored. The information in this book serves as an introduction to the basic concepts of gut microbiota for the public and as a reference for researchers on the potential of gum arabic as a prebiotic.