Beta-Glucans of Cereals: Functional and Technological Properties
β-glucans are a polymeric dietary fiber characterized by β-(1,3) and β-(1,4) glycosidic bonds between glucose monomers. They are often used as thickeners, stabilizers, and fat substitutes in foods. The functional and technological quality of β-glucans is attributed to their origin/source, molecular...
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/9/2124 |