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Strawberry pomace fiber structures were detailed, revealing potential for food thickening and bioactive ingredient development. These findings highlight the functional benefits of strawberry fiber and its interaction with phenolics for gut and metabolic health.

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  • Food Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Strawberries are nutrient-dense, containing vitamins, minerals, phenolics, and fibers.
  • Strawberry fiber structures and their interactions with phenolics are not well understood.
  • Pomace, a byproduct of juice extraction, is rich in these components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the carbohydrate structures in strawberry pomace.
  • To associate these structures with potential functions.
  • To investigate the interaction between strawberry fiber and phenolics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of commercial strawberry pomace.
  • Detailed carbohydrate structural characterization using MALDI-TOF MS, NMR, and glycosyl-linkage analysis.
  • Microwave acid extraction to determine physical properties like molar mass and viscosity.

Main Results:

  • Insoluble dietary fiber predominated in pomace (49.1%).
  • Identified polysaccharides include pectin, xyloglucan, xylan, β-glucan, and glucomannan.
  • Detected specific oligosaccharides and polysaccharides with potential prebiotic and cholesterol-lowering activities.
  • Extracted fractions exhibited high molar mass, viscosity, and specific shapes (rod-like, random coil).

Conclusions:

  • Strawberry pomace contains complex carbohydrate structures with potential bioactive functions.
  • Fiber structures can influence food properties (e.g., thickening).
  • Interactions between fiber polysaccharides and phenolics suggest applications as multi-functional food ingredients for gut and metabolic health.