Konjac glucomannan hydrolysate beneficially modulates bacterial composition and activity within the faecal microbiota

Connolly, M., Lovegrove, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7633-9455 and Tuohy, K. M. (2010) Konjac glucomannan hydrolysate beneficially modulates bacterial composition and activity within the faecal microbiota. Journal of Functional Foods, 2 (3). pp. 219-224. ISSN 1756-4646 doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2010.05.001

Abstract/Summary

The prebiotic potential of a konjac glucomannan hydrolysate (GMH) was investigated in vitro using batch cultures inoculated with human faeces. Bacterial enumeration was carried out using the culture independent technique, fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH), and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production was monitored by gas chromatography. The populations of Bifidobacterium genus, Lactobacillus–Enterococcus group and the Atopobium group all significantly increased after GMH and inulin fermentation. The Bacteroides–Prevotella group had a lower end population after GMH fermentation while inulin gave an increase, although these differences were not significant. No significant differences in SCFA concentrations were observed between inulin and GMH. As with inulin, GMH produced selective stimulation of beneficial gut microbiota and a favourable SCFA profile. In order to confirm a beneficial effect of GMH further in vivo studies involving healthy human volunteers should be considered.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Human Nutrition Research Group Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research (ICMR)
Uncontrolled Keywords	Konjac glucomannan; Hydrolysate; Inulin; Prebiotic; Intestinal microflora; Functional food
Publisher	Elsevier
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