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This book presents an overview on different pathways leading to the production of bioactive oligosaccharides for biotechnological applications. Mostly, these carbohydrate oligomers constitute a nutritional source of “fiber” (prebiotic) that is beneficial to bacterial growth in the lower distal part of the human intestinal tract promoting health, and general well-being. Oligosaccharides, like some of their polysaccharide counterparts, can induce innate immune responses, and this unique property has led to potential applications for their commercialization as immunoceuticals.

Table of Contents:

Preface

 

Chapter 1. Introduction, pp. 1-4

 

Chapter 2. Pathways to the Production of Oligosaccharides, pp. 5-24

2.1. Solid-phase synthesis of oligosaccharides

2.2. Physical processes of producing oligosaccharides

2.3. Chemical processes of synthesizing oligosaccharides

2.3.1. Acid hydrolysis of polysaccharides

2.3.2. Alkaline hydrolysis

2.3.3. Chemical pathways to oligosaccharides

2.4. Enzymatic Processes

2.4.1. Enzymatic hydrolysis reactions

2.4.2. Transglycosylation and reverse hydrolysis reactions

2.4.3. Isomerization reactions

2.4.4. Fermentative processes to oligosaccharides

 

Chapter 3. Functions of oligosaccharides, pp. 25-32

3.1. Application in food and beverages

3.2. As dietary fiber

3.3. Biological activity of oligosaccharides

 

About the Authors

References

Index