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In vitro fermentation of juçara pulp (Euterpe edulis) by human colonic microbiota

Guergoletto, K. B., Costabile, A., Flores, G., Garcia, S. and Gibson, G. R. (2016) In vitro fermentation of juçara pulp (Euterpe edulis) by human colonic microbiota. Food Chemistry, 196. pp. 251-258. ISSN 0308-8146

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.09.048

Abstract/Summary

This study was carried out to investigate the potential fermentation properties of juçara pulp, using pH-controlled anaerobic batch cultures reflective of the distal region of the human large intestine. Effects upon major groups of the microbiota were monitored over 24 h incubations by fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH). Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) were measured by HPLC. Phenolic compounds, during an in vitro simulated digestion and fermentation, were also analysed. Juçara pulp can modulate the intestinal microbiota in vitro, promoting changes in the relevant microbial populations and shifts in the production of SCFA. Fermentation of juçara pulp resulted in a significant increase in numbers of bifidobacteria after a 24 h fermentation compared to a negative control. After in vitro digestion, 46% of total phenolic content still remained. This is the first study reporting the potential prebiotic effect of juçara pulp; however, human studies are necessary to prove its efficacy.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Food Microbial Sciences Research Group
ID Code:66045
Publisher:Elsevier

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