Screening of in vitro prebiotic potentials and bioactive properties of ethanol and water extracts of four Centaurea L. species

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the prebiotic potentials and bioactive properties of extracts from four Centaurea species.
• Screening of ethanol and water extracts from four Centaurea species.
• Evaluation of prebiotic-like effects and bioactivity in vitro.
• Ethanol and water extracts exhibited significant prebiotic-like effects.
• Potential for use in synbiotic formulations is highlighted.