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Structural Characterization of Mannan Cell Wall Polysaccharides in Plants Using PACE
Published on: October 16, 2017
Manufacture and Properties of Glucomannans and Glucomannooligosaccharides Derived from Konjac and Other Sources
Belén Gómez1,2,3, Beatriz Míguez1,2,3, Remedios Yáñez1,2,3
1Chemical Engineering Department, Polytechnic Building, University of Vigo (Campus Ourense) , 32004 Ourense, Spain.
Abstract:
Glucomannans (GM) are polymers that can be found in natural resources, such as tubers, bulbs, roots, and both hard- and softwoods. In fact, mannan-based polysaccharides represent the largest hemicellulose fraction in softwoods. In addition to their structural functions and their role as energy reserve, they have been assessed for their healthy applications, including their role as new source of prebiotics. This paper summarizes the scientific literature regarding the manufacture and functional properties of GM and their hydrolysis products with a special focus on their prebiotic activity.
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