Innovative use of wastewater-extracted Arabinoxylans: Elevating steamed bread texture and structure.

Water-extractable arabinoxylans (WEAX) are utilized as additives to enhance the properties of flour-based products. This study investigates the impact of WEAX, extracted from wastewater, on the texture, water distribution, and microstructure of steamed breads. The results showed that WEAX positively affected the hardness, moisture distribution and stomatal area ratio of steamed breads.

Gut Microbiome and Metabolome Alterations in Overweight or Obese Adult Population after Weight-Loss BBr60 Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Probiotics, known for regulating gut microbiota, may aid those with overweight or obesity, but their mechanisms require more research. This study involved 75 overweight or obese young adults, randomly assigned to either a BBr60 (BBr60) group or a placebo group. Both groups received diet guidance and took either BBr60 (1 × 10 CFU/day) or a placebo for 12 weeks.

Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion of quinoa starch induced by combination of ultrasound and konjac glucomannan.

This study investigated the effects of konjac glucomannan (KGM) and ultrasound on the solubility, pasting properties, rheological behavior, thermal properties, structural characteristics, and digestibility of quinoa starch. The results demonstrated significant improvements in starch properties with both ultrasound and KGM treatment, with the most pronounced effects observed in the combined ultrasound and KGM treatment. This combined treatment led to enhanced energy storage modulus and loss modulus, indicating improved rheological properties.

Effects of Different Non- Strains in Simultaneous and Sequential Co-Fermentations with on the Quality Characteristics of Kiwi Wine.

With the increasing awareness of health, more people have shown a preference for low-alcohol beverages. Seeking various methods to improve the quality of kiwi wine is now a major research interest in the wine industry. In this study, kiwi wine was fermented by and different non- strains (, , ) in three methods (pure fermentation, simultaneous, and sequential co-fermentation).

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BC99 in the treatment of chronic constipation in adults.

Introduction: has emerged as a promising candidate for the management of gastrointestinal ailments. The novel strain of , BC99 (BC99), displays robust pathogen-inhibiting capabilities, susceptibility to various antibiotics, and a high level of biosafety. Nevertheless, additional research is necessary to fully understand its effectiveness in managing chronic constipation.

Recycling of wheat gluten wastewater: Recovery of arabinoxylan and application of its film in cherry and strawberry preservation.

This study investigated the effect of an edible water-extractable arabinoxylan (WEAX) coating on the postharvest preservation of strawberries and cherries. The WEAX film was prepared using carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) film as a control, with thorough characterization of its film properties. Subsequently, strawberry and cherry fruits were submerged in a solution containing edible film-forming materials and left to be stored at room temperature, followed by the analysis of their physicochemical parameters to assess their preservation efficacy.

Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment on Physical Stability of Lily Juice: Rheological Behavior, Particle Size, and Microstructure.

The aim of this study was to investigate the rheological properties, particle size distribution, color change, and stability of lily juice under different ultrasonic treatment conditions (152 W, 304 W, 456 W, 608 W, and 760 W). The results showed that the lily juice exhibited non-Newtonian shear thinning behavior, and the viscosity decreased with the increase in ultrasonic power. Under ultrasonic treatment conditions, there was no significant change in the pH value and zeta potential value of the samples.

Effect of Arabinoxylan from Wastewater Generated during Vital Wheat Gluten Production on Liver Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic Mice.

Arabinoxylan (AX) is a dietary fiber that has been proven to have a significant antidiabetic effect. Liver metabolic disorders frequently coincide with the development of type 2 diabetes, but research on the hepatoprotective effects of AX in type 2 diabetic mice is lacking. As AX is abundant in the wastewater produced during vital wheat gluten protein production, this study used it as a raw material to evaluate its protective effect on liver function.

Polysaccharides from red kidney bean alleviating hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in type 2 diabetic rats via gut microbiota and lipid metabolic modulation.

Crude polysaccharides extracted from red kidney bean (RK) display significant antidiabetic activity in type 2 diabetic mice, but the underlying mechanism and the core functional component has not been elucidated. In this study, the antidiabetic effect and mechanism of RK are investigated by serum metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing. In addition, the key component was identified by evaluating the improvement on glucose and lipid homeostasis in type 2 diabetic rats.

Hepatic metabolism-related effects of polysaccharides from red kidney bean and small black soybean on type 2 diabetes.

In our previous study, two crude polysaccharides from red kidney bean and small black soybean (RK, SB) have shown the alleviative effect on type 2 diabetic mice. Meanwhile, hepatic dysfunction usually accompanied with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and closely related to glucose and lipid homeostasis. Therefore, this time we further investigated the protective effect on hepatic dysfunction of RK and SB.

A comparative study on nutritive peculiarities of 24 Chinese cowpea cultivars.

The nutritive peculiarities and original distribution of 24 Chinese cowpeas cultivars, achieved from Jiangxi, Jilin, Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in China, were evaluated. Their nutritional components were determined and nutrient characteristics were discussed. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to classify the cowpea samples based on their nutrient composition.

Comparative study on antidiabetic function of six legume crude polysaccharides.

The antidiabetic function of polysaccharides prepared from six legumes: soybean, white kidney bean, red kidney bean, small black soybean, field bean, lentil were studied. Six legume polysaccharides' antidiabetic function in high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced type II diabetic mice were compared. Their effects on body weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycosylated serum protein (GSP), serum insulin levels (HOMA-IR), blood lipids (including total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c)) were tested.

Comparative study on the chemical composition, anthocyanins, tocopherols and carotenoids of selected legumes.

Twenty-nine legumes were assessed for their nutritional and phytochemical compositions. Soybean and black soybean had the highest protein contents (34.05-42.

Nutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of 26 kidney bean cultivars.

Detailed characterization in nutrients and phytochemicals with antioxidant activities of 26 kidney beans was performed. The kidney beans contained high levels of dietary fiber (29.32-46.