Synbiotic Matrices Derived from Plant Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides

摘要

A porous synbiotic matrix was prepared by lyophilization of alginate and pectin or fructan oligosaccharides and polysaccharides cross-linked with calcium. These synbiotic matrices were excellent structures to support the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus reuteri under anaerobic conditions. When the matrix was inoculated with lactobacilli and stored at 4℃ under aerobic conditions for a month, bacterial viability was preserved even though the synbiotic dried to a hard pellet.