Artículos de revistas
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): A Functional Food
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Plant Foods For Human Nutrition. Springer, v. 68, n. 3, n. 222, n. 228, 2013.
0921-9668
WOS:000323667000002
10.1007/s11130-013-0362-0
Autor
Delgado, GTC
Tamashiro, WMDC
Marostica, MR
Pastore, GM
Institución
Resumen
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is an Andean tuberous root that is regarded as a functional food given that it contains fructooligosaccharides (FOS), inulin and phenolic compounds. The consumption of FOS and inulin improves the growth of bifidobacteria in the colon, enhances mineral absorption and gastrointestinal metabolism and plays a role in the regulation of serum cholesterol. Furthermore, the literature reports that the consumption of these prebiotics promotes a positive modulation of the immune system, improving resistance to infections and allergic reactions. Certain studies have demonstrated the potential of yacon as an alternative food source for those patients with conditions that require dietary changes. This review intends to describe the potential of yacon as a prebiotic and its cultivation and industrial processing for human consumption. 68 3 222 228 Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)