The Extraction, Functionalities and Applications of Plant Polysaccharides in Fermented Foods: A Review
Theoneste Niyigaba1, Diru Liu1, Jean de Dieu Habimana2
1Institute of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Abstract:
Plant polysaccharides, as prebiotics, fat substitutes, stabilizers, thickeners, gelling agents, thickeners and emulsifiers, have been immensely studied for improving the texture, taste and stability of fermented foods. However, their biological activities in fermented foods are not yet properly addressed in the literature. This review summarizes the classification, chemical structure, extraction and purification methods of plant polysaccharides, investigates their functionalities in fermented foods, especially the biological activities and health benefits. This review may provide references for the development of innovative fermented foods containing plant polysaccharides that are beneficial to health.
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