Promotes beneficial bacteria
This acidic heteropolysaccharide remains stable during digestion and promotes beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acid production during gut fermentation, indicating prebiotic potential.
Li, Kejuan · Li, Jinjun · Qi, Li · Ge, Lihong · Zhu, Yuanting · Miao, Yuzhi · Xia, Chen · Lin, Changbin
Food Chemistry 2025
Mainly composed of glucose and D-galacturonic acid
Stimulates production of short-chain fatty acids, particularly acetic acid, during fermentation
Promotes beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and inhibits harmful bacteria such as Escherichia-Shigella