Cereal Chem. 89(3):143–150 Arabinoxylans (AX) of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) play a critical role in processing, end-use quality, and human health and nutrition. Consequently, an efficient, accurate method of AX quantification is desirable. The objective of this work was to evaluate a standard phloroglucinol colorimetric method for quantification of wheat AX. The method is based on the formati...

Wheat bran arabinoxylan (WBAX) gels entrapping standard model proteins at different mass ratios were formed. The entrapment of protein affected the gel elasticity and viscosity values, which decreased from 177 to 138 Pa. The presence of protein did not modify the covalent cross-links content of the gel. The distribution of protein through the network was investigated by confocal laser scanning ...

In humans, nonstarch polysaccharides (NSP), such as arabinoxylans (AX), are not digested in the upper gut and provide fermentable carbon sources for bacteria growing in the large bowel. Despite the ubiquity of AX in nature, the microbiologic and physiologic consequences of AX digestion in the gut are poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the breakdown of ferulic acid-cross-linked AX...

In most of the countries around world, ever increase in food processing industries world is producing various types by-products including peel, bran, pomace, refused pulp, shells, hull, husk, pods, seeds. With increasing activity health-promoting functional foods, demand for natural bioactive moieties and new areas research are on way. Many have been explored health endorsing properties however...

High intake of dietary fiber is claimed to protect against development of colorectal cancer. Barley is a rich source of dietary fiber, and possible immunomodulatory effects of barley polysaccharides might explain a potential protective effect. Dietary fiber was isolated by extraction and enzyme treatment. A mixed-linked -glucan (WSM-TPX, 96.5% -glucan, Mw 886 kDa), an arabinoxylan (WUM-BS-LA, 9...