Colonic in vitro fermentation of mycoprotein promotes shifts in gut microbiota, with enrichment of Bacteroides species
Abstract Mycoprotein is a fungal-derived ingredient used for meat alternative products whose fungal cell walls are rich in dietary fibre (β-glucans and chitin) and defines its structure. Several health benefits have been reported after mycoprotein consumption, however, little is known about the impa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-03-01
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Series: | Communications Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-05893-4 |