Encapsulation of butyrate using low-alkali konjac gel induced by ethanol for colonic delivery

Butyrate administrated in proper concentration is beneficial to the human colon environment. However, the delivery of butyrate to the colon is quite difficult as butyrate could be easily absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, we developed a low-alkali konjac glucomannan gel system...

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Main Authors: Yousong Ma, Sijia Peng, Ning Tang, Yongqiang Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Food Hydrocolloids for Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025921000388