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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Main Authors: Anna Lante, Elisa Canazza, Paolo Tessari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/9/2124