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Abstract
Gum Arabic (GA), or Gum Acacia, is a natural polysaccharide extensively employed as a food additive and stabilizer, deriving its origin from the exudates of Acacia trees.[1] Although traditionally prized for its emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing attributes in the food and beverage industry,[2] research has highlighted GA’s potential health benefits, especially as a prebiotic in the human gut.[3,4] The human gut microbiome, an intricate ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, helps to preserve overall health.[5] A well-balanced, diverse microorganism community in the gut is essential,[6] as disturbances in the microbiome have been linked to several health complications, such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and mental health disorders.[7,8] Thus, GA, traditionally a food ingredient, exhibits potential as a health-promoting prebiotic in the human gut.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Prebiotic; gum Arabic; gut health |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| Faculty/Division: | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes (Fluid Centre) |
| Depositing User: | Miss Amelia Binti Hasan |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Oct 2024 07:29 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Oct 2024 07:29 |
| URI: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42723 |
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