Research Keyword: hemicellulose

Synbiotic yogurt with nanoparticle entrapped rice straw hemicellulose for immediate probiotic support and prebiotic delivery

Scientists created a new type of yogurt that contains beneficial bacteria and special prebiotics from rice straw. The innovation uses tiny nanoparticles to protect some of the prebiotics so they reach your gut intact, while free prebiotics immediately feed the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt during storage. This dual-delivery approach keeps the yogurt fresher longer while ensuring you get maximum health benefits for your digestive system.

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Taming the Production of Bioluminescent Wood Using the White Rot Fungus Desarmillaria Tabescens

Scientists have developed a way to make wood glow in the dark using a special fungus called Desarmillaria tabescens. By carefully controlling moisture levels and giving the fungus time to break down wood components, they created a glowing material that could one day replace electric lights. This bioluminescent wood is completely natural and requires no electricity, offering a sustainable lighting solution for homes and cities.

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Combined effect of olive pruning residues and spent coffee grounds on Pleurotus ostreatus production, composition, and nutritional value

This study examined growing oyster mushrooms on different substrate mixtures combining wheat straw with recycled coffee grounds and olive plant waste. The researchers found that mushrooms grown on substrates with lower amounts of these waste materials produced comparable yields to standard straw while offering better nutritional profiles, including higher protein and lower fat content. The findings suggest that using these recycled agricultural wastes could benefit mushroom farming in regions where wheat straw is difficult to obtain, though lead contamination from coffee grounds was a concern requiring better cleaning procedures.

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