Research Keyword: in vitro digestion

Effects of adding food ingredients rich in dietary fiber and polyphenols on the microstructure, texture, starch digestibility and functional properties of Chinese steamed bun

Researchers created an improved version of Chinese steamed bun by adding dragon fruit, kudzu root, and a medicinal mushroom called Hericium erinaceus. This new bun has much more fiber and antioxidants, and importantly, it causes much smaller increases in blood sugar after eating compared to traditional steamed buns. The study shows it can help promote beneficial gut bacteria and may be beneficial for people managing diabetes and metabolic health.

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The release patterns and potential prebiotic characteristics of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber-bound polyphenols from pinot noir grape pomace in vitro digestion and fermentation

This study examined how grape pomace dietary fiber and its bound polyphenols are broken down in the digestive system and colon. Researchers found that soluble fiber was particularly effective at releasing beneficial compounds that feed healthy gut bacteria and produce short-chain fatty acids important for health. The fiber types promoted beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium while reducing harmful bacteria, suggesting grape pomace could be a valuable ingredient in functional foods to support digestive and overall health.

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Formulation of functional noodles by adding Lentinus edodes mushroom powder: Physiochemical attributes, cellular mineral uptake and improved glycemic index

Researchers developed a healthier version of noodles by adding shiitake mushroom powder at 4% concentration. These mushroom noodles had better nutritional content with more protein and minerals like iron and calcium that the body could actually absorb. Most importantly, the mushroom noodles caused a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar compared to regular noodles, making them potentially beneficial for people managing diabetes.

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Incorporating Fresh Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta Fortified with Cardoncello (Pleurotus eryngii) Mushroom Powder as a Mediterranean Diet Staple

Researchers created a new type of pasta by mixing regular wheat pasta with powdered Cardoncello mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii). The mushroom-enriched pasta contains significantly more fiber and antioxidants than regular pasta while maintaining good taste and texture. The product can be labeled as ‘high in fiber’ and shows promise for supporting digestive health through prebiotic effects, making it a healthier option for Mediterranean diet followers.

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Bioactive Potential of Tocosh Supplemented with Selenium-Enriched Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Biomass

Researchers enhanced a traditional Peruvian fermented potato food called tocosh by adding selenium-enriched yeast. This combination reduced inflammation markers in immune cells without affecting its blood sugar impact or antioxidant properties. The resulting product shows promise as a functional food that could help people manage inflammatory conditions while improving nutritional content.

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Delivery of Phenolic Compounds, Peptides and β-Glucan to the Gastrointestinal Tract by Incorporating Dietary Fibre-Rich Mushrooms into Sorghum Biscuits

This study examined how adding mushroom powder to sorghum biscuits affects the availability of beneficial compounds in our digestive system. Using laboratory simulations of stomach and intestinal digestion, researchers found that mushroom-enriched biscuits released more phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties throughout the digestive tract. Importantly, the mushroom fiber helped carry beneficial β-glucan compounds to the colon, where they can be fermented by gut bacteria to produce health-promoting compounds.

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Effect of soluble dietary fiber from corn bran on pasting, retrogradation, and digestion characteristics of corn starch

Researchers found that adding a special fiber derived from corn bran to corn starch significantly improves its properties for food production. The fiber helps prevent the starch from hardening over time, reduces how quickly the body digests it (important for controlling blood sugar), and improves texture and water retention. This discovery could help create healthier starch-based foods and better products for people with swallowing difficulties.

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Enhancing the Nutritional Properties of Bread by Incorporating Mushroom Bioactive Compounds: The Manipulation of the Pre-Dictive Glycaemic Response and the Phenolic Properties

This study shows that adding mushroom powder to bread can make it healthier. The mushroom-enriched bread had lower predicted blood sugar responses and higher antioxidant levels compared to regular bread. The mushrooms provided extra fiber, protein, and beneficial compounds that interact with bread components to improve nutritional quality. These results suggest mushroom-enriched bread could be a practical way to help people maintain stable blood sugar levels while enjoying traditional bread.

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