Preparation of oligosaccharides and products therefrom
AssigneeFuisz Technologies Ltd.
InventorsRoy L. Whistler, James N. BeMiller
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Abstract
The invention provides a method for preparation of a bifidobacteria-nourishing medium by subjecting a saccharide-based feedstock containing fructosyl units to flash flow conditions. The resulting shearform matrix is then treated to provide a medium having fructosyl-containing oligosaccharide. Preferably, the shearform matrix is treated by subjecting it to acid thermolysis conditions. Also provided is a method of nourishing mammalian alimentary tract for preferential growth of bifidobacteria. In addition, there is provided a medium for nourishing bifidobacteria and comestible products made therefrom.
Claims37
A method of preparing a bifidobacteria-nourishing medium, comprising:
- subjecting an essentially anhydrous saccharide-based feedstock having fructosyl units contained therein to flash flow processing under essentially to provide a substantially amorphous and essentially anhydrous shearform matrix, and
- reacting said shearform matrix with an acid catalyst under acid thermolysis conditions to provide a fructosyl-containing oligosaccharide.
A method of nourishing mammalian alimentary tract for preferential growth of bifidobacteria, comprising:
- (a) reacting a saccharide-based, substantially amorphous and essentially anhydrous shearform matrix having fructosyl units contained therein with an acid catalyst under acid thermolysis conditions to provide a fructosyl-containing oligosaccharide, and
- (b) introducing to said alimentary tract bifidobacteria-nourishing medium prepared from said fructosyl-containing oligosaccharide.
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