Selective stimulation of bifidobacteria in the human colon
by oligofructose and inulin.
Gibson GR et al; Selective Stimulation of Bifidobacteria in the Human Colon
by Oligofructose and Inulin; Gastroenterology, 1995 Apr, 108:4, 975 - 82
Gibson, G.R. et al; Selective Stimulation of Bifidobacteria in the Human Colon
by Oligofructose and Inulin; Gastroenterology; 108: 975 - 982
Not exact matches
Peters says that prebiotic fibers like inulin and
oligofructose help reduce sugar content
by delivering a mild, sweet taste with half the calories.
In fact, it appears possible to significantly improve the taste profile similar to sucrose
by reducing sucrose and optimizing
oligofructose and stevia levels
The recession has not dented the will of consumers to pay price premiums for products that deliver digestive, bone and other benefits, according to European consumer research conducted
by global inulin and
oligofructose leader, Beneo - Orafti.
Prebiotics like
oligofructose can not be digested
by rodents or humans, but they are welcome treats for certain types of beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacteria.
Inulin and
oligofructose have both been shown to modulate lipid metabolism, an effect that may be mediated
by their ability to stimulate butyrate production (39).
Oligofructose stimulates calcium absorption according to this article on nutrition.org, the mechanism is explained
by the increase in the microbial gut flora, and the fermentation of the FOS in the intestinal area.
An interesting paper published
by Roberfroid is functional foods: concepts to inulin and
oligofructose.