Publications by authors named "Zhixing Xian"
Food Funct
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Red pitaya can stop an enzyme called α-glucosidase really well, but it's unclear how fermenting it with good bacteria affects this.
- In a study, red pitaya pulp was fermented with different lactic acid bacteria, and two specific strains showed the best results in stopping α-glucosidase and α-amylase activities.
- The fermentation also produced a lot of special sugars called oligosaccharides, and the process changed the good bacteria in our gut, suggesting that fermented red pitaya could be really good for our health.
