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Tracking polysaccharides through the brewing process
Jonatan U Fangel1, Jens Eiken1, Aafje Sierksma2
1Carlsberg Research Laboratory, J.C. Jacobsens Gade 4, DK-1799, Copenhagen V, Denmark.
Carbohydrate Polymers
|June 13, 2018
Summary
This study tracks complex polysaccharides throughout the brewing process using novel carbohydrate microarray technology. Understanding polysaccharide fate offers new insights into brewing science and molecular mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Brewing Science
- Biochemistry
- Food Science
Background:
- Brewing involves complex steps like mashing, where starch converts to sugars.
- Grains and hops contain persistent cell wall polysaccharides affecting brewing.
- Prior studies focused on pre-brewing analysis, not the entire process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To track the fate of polysaccharides during the entire brewing process.
- To apply novel carbohydrate microarray technology to brewing science.
- To gain deeper knowledge of molecular mechanisms in brewing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized carbohydrate microarray technology.
- Tracked polysaccharides throughout the complete brewing process.
- Analyzed both soluble and insoluble polysaccharides.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated successful application of carbohydrate microarray technology in brewing.
- Tracked the transformation and persistence of polysaccharides from grain and hops.
- Identified the impact of cell wall polysaccharides on the brewing process.
Conclusions:
- Carbohydrate microarray technology provides unprecedented insight into brewing.
- Understanding polysaccharide dynamics is crucial for optimizing brewing.
- This approach reveals underlying molecular mechanisms in brewing science.
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