Fermentation of heated gluten systems by gut microfloraDell'Aquila, C., Ames, J.M., Gibson, G.R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0566-0476 and Wynne, A.G. (2003) Fermentation of heated gluten systems by gut microflora. European Food Research and Technology, 217 (5). pp. 382-386. ISSN 1438-2377 Full text not archived in this repository. It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. To link to this item DOI: 10.1007/s00217-003-0773-5 Abstract/SummaryThe Maillard reaction causes changes to protein structure and occurs in foods mainly during thermal treatment. Melanoidins, the final products of the Maillard reaction, may enter the gastrointestinal tract, which is populated by different species of bacteria. In this study, melanoidins were prepared from gluten and glucose. Their effect on the growth of faecal bacteria was determined in culture with genotype and phenotype probes to identify the different species involved. Analysis of peptic and tryptic digests showed that low molecular mass products are formed from the degradation of melanoidins. Results showed a change in the growth of bacteria. This in vitro study demonstrated that melanoidins, prepared from gluten and glucose, affect the growth of the gut microflora.
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