Prebiotic Potential of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) to Modulate Gut Bacteria Composition and Short Chain Fatty Acid Production

摘要

Taro ( ) is a high fiber tuber that holds cultural and agricultural importance in the Pacific. The high fiber content offers potential as a dietary prebiotic through the presence of resistant starch (RS). RS aids gut bacteria in the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which have health benefits to the host. As such, this study aimed to investigate the effect of taro on gut bacteria composition and SCFA production through human digestion and fecal fermentation methodology.