In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics of Fungal Polysaccharides Derived from <i>Wolfiporia cocos</i> and Their Effect on Human Fecal Microbiota

Gut microbiota has been described as a new ‘organ’ that interferes with host physiology by its metabolites produced from the utilization and biotransformation of undigested food components. Fu Ling (FL), the sclerotia of fungi <i>Wolfiporia cocos</i>, contains β-glucan, which is a known...

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Main Authors: Ka Lee Ma, Nelson Kei, Fan Yang, Susana Lauw, Po Lam Chan, Lei Chen, Peter Chi Keung Cheung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/21/4014