It is more attractive to develop effective strategies to reduce sugar intake without compromising food quality with the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes around the world. Due to its high cost, tagatose has not been widely adopted as a sucrose substitute in toast bread. In the present research, five types of toast containing different proportions (0%, 4%, 8%, 12%, and 16%) of tagatose with sweetness similar to that of sucrose were prepared.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, we study the effect of microbial fermentation on the nutrient composition and flavor of sweet potato slurry, different strains of , and were employed to ferment sweet potato slurry. After 48 h of fermentation with different strains (10% inoculation amount), we compared the effects of several strains on the nutritional and functional constituents (protein, soluble dietary fiber, organic acid, soluble sugar, total polyphenol, free amino acid, and sensory characteristics). The results demonstrated that the total sugar level of sweet potato slurry fell significantly after fermentation by various strains, indicating that these strains can utilize the nutritious components of sweet potato slurry for fermentation.
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February 2023
has been extensively studied for its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and its high protease activity. In this study, was used to ferment gluten and assess the effects of the fermentation process on the physicochemical, microstructure and antioxidant properties of gluten. The results of Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and circular chromatography (CD) showed a significant decrease in the content of α-helix structures and a significant increase in the content of β-sheet structures in gluten after fermentation ( < 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWheat embryo globulin nutrient (WEGN), with wheat embryo globulin (WEG) as the main functional component, is a nutritional combination that specifically targets memory impairment. In this study, we explored the protective role of WEGN on Alzheimer's disease (AD)-triggered cognitive impairment, neuronal injury, oxidative stress, and acetylcholine system disorder. Specifically, we established an AD model via administration of d-galactose (d-gal) and Aluminum chloride (AlCl) for 70 days, then on the 36th day, administered animals in the donepezil and WEGN (300, 600, and 900 mg/kg) groups with drugs by gavage for 35 days.
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