Biological Activity of High-Purity β-1,3-1,6-Glucan Derived from the Black Yeast <i>Aureobasidium pullulans</i>: A Literature Review

The black yeast <i>Aureobasidium pullulans</i> produces abundant soluble β-1,3-1,6-glucan—a functional food ingredient with known health benefits. For use as a food material, soluble β-1,3-1,6-glucan is produced via fermentation using sucrose as the carbon source. Various functionalities...

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Main Authors: Toshio Suzuki, Kisato Kusano, Nobuhiro Kondo, Kouji Nishikawa, Takao Kuge, Naohito Ohno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/242