In vivo effects of prebiotic sugar free Brazilian cerrado fruits jam
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to develop and characterize a sugar-free Brazilian mixed fruit jam, containing marolo, sweet passion fruit and soursop, enriched with polydextrose and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and evaluate in vivo the effect of consumption of this product.
Design/methodology/approach
In total, 48 male rats were divided into six groups and fed a AIN-93M rodent diet supplemented with 10% jam enriched with different proportions of FOS and polydextrose. The effects on glycemic response, mineral utilization and fecal and histological characteristics were evaluated.
Findings
The addition of the jams enriched with the fibers in different levels based on current legislation, in the diet of the rats, for 30 days, did not affect significantly (p = 0.05) parameters such as daily mean consumption (DMC) and daily weight gain (DWG), fecal weight, mineral absorption, glycemic responses and glycemic index of the diets and histological parameters. Moisture and ether extract contents of the stool, however, were positively affect by these ingredients. These parameters were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in groups treated with FOS and polydextrose.
Originality/value
The sugar-free Brazilian mixed fruit jam besides to increase availability and add value to exotic Brazilian fruits could be an alimentary source of interest. However, more specific studies, aimed at questioning and confirming the optimal doses of prebiotics to normal and dysglycemic individuals and with longer duration, are needed.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) and Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG) for the financial support.
Citation
Gonzaga, D.G., Pereira, R.C., Silva, A.A., Borges, S.V., Carneiro, J.d.D.S., de Sousa, R.V. and de Angelis-Pereira, M.C. (2018), "In vivo effects of prebiotic sugar free Brazilian cerrado fruits jam", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 48 No. 1, pp. 177-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-04-2017-0061
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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