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7 articles for “Inulin”
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A Review Article of Kasni (Cichorium intybus Linn.): Its Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Actions
Abstract: Cichorium intybus Linn is a perennial erect herb of different types depending on the bright blue, white or pink flowers. Cichorium intybus is approximately 80±90 cm tall. It has a fleshy taproot of length up to 75 cm. The root of chicory contains volatile oils that are wormicidal. Chicory is used to treat jaundice, spleen problems, gastrointestinal issues such as digestive problems, gastritis and lack of appetite, sinus problems, cuts …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Effect of Prebiotics on Growth of the Selected Lactobacilli Culture Isolated from Dairy Products
Abstract: Prebiotics beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth or activity of one or limited number of bacteria such as bifidobacteria, lactobacilli in the colon that can improve the host health. Inulin and gum acacia are the most commonly available prebiotics. The ability of lactobacilli cultures (i.e. Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus casei) to utilize inulin, gum acacia, honey and fructo-oligosaccharide @ 2% for different time intervals (6, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review of the Role of Fiber Supplements in Digestive Health and Weight Management
Abstract: The essential component of a nutritious diet is dietary fiber which enables body weight regulation and maintains digestive system health. Several supplements derived from fiber have gained popularity during recent years since they help improve gut health while controlling weight and preventing metabolic diseases. The two major groups which make up fiber are soluble and insoluble fibers that impact the body differently. The soluble fiber components psyllium inulin and beta-glucans …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4-Down Regulates TLR4 Mediated Inflammatory Responses in Sucrose Induced Diabetic Rats: A Novel Therapeutic Approach
Abstract: High sucrose diet (HSD) is known to induce type 2 diabetes. Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4 was constructed to express the InuJ gene under the xylose promoter resulting in the secretion of inulosucrase enzyme in gastrointestinal tract which polymerizes the fructose moiety of sucrose to inulin type fructans. L. helveticus (pSLP-InuJ-Vhb) transformant (LHI) was intragastrically administered to rats fed with HSD diet. The composition of fecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–65 Read article
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MALDI-TOF MS: Applications in Dairy and Related Sectors
Abstract: MALDI-TOF MS is a soft ionization technique suitable for analysis of peptides, proteins, glycoproteins, oligosaccharides and oligonucleotides etc. In dairy sector, it can be used to analyze milk proteins, to identify adulteration in milk, isolation of phospholipids, characterization of proteins and enzymes of the microorganisms used in manufacture of cheese and other fermented products. In food industry, it can be used for evaluation and determination of fructo-oligosaccharides, inulins, certain pigments …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Frozen Yoghurt: A Review
Abstract: AbstractFrozen yogurt is a unique dairy product with physical properties related to ice cream, and nutritional and sensory characteristics related to fermented milk products. In the recent past, various research workers have investigated the feasibility of manufacture of various types of frozen yoghurt viz. probiotic frozen yoghurt, frozen bifidobacterium yoghurt, low fat and high protein frozen yoghurt, frozen yoghurt from camel milk, frozen yoghurt from condensed cottage cheese whey, frozen …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius by Streptozotocin and Alloxan-Induced Model Using Danio rerio
Abstract: We believe on natural remedy from ancient time. Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine system gives sufficient importance to Amorphophallus paeoniifolius for its therapeutic efficiency. A. paeoniifolius is commonly known as “elephant foot yam”. The tuber, corms, and leaf parts are having therapeutic importance. At first, the leaves of the plant were collected from the locality of Hooghly district, West Bengal, India in the month of August. After shade drying and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 18–29 Read article