The Prebiotic and Techno‐Functional Potential of Microbial Exopolysaccharides for Human Health and Food Systems
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Abstract
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) represent a diverse class of biopolymers holding considerable promise as functional food ingredients. This review analyzes the dual function of microbial EPS as a candidate for prebiotic agents and techno-functional additives. Differentiating between broad chemical categories and validated functional ingredients is critical. Many EPS are resistant to digestion; however, only those that meet the criteria established by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)-notably, selective utilization by host microorganisms that confer health benefits-are classified as prebiotics. This review examines the "EPS-microbiota-host axis," demonstrating how…
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- Prebiotic
- Human health
- Functional food
- Gut flora
- Health benefits
- Fermentation
- Dual function
- Microbial ecology
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