Cellobiose as a candidate prebiotic: Enhanced butyrate production in an in vitro human gut fermentation model
Key Points
To investigate the effects of cellobiose on butyrate production in gut fermentation.
In vitro human gut fermentation model was used.
Cellobiose was administered to observe its fermentation profile.
Butyrate production was measured and analyzed.
Cellobiose increased butyrate levels compared to controls.
Distinct fermentation profile of cellobiose was identified.
Abstract
These findings validate prior indications but also extend current knowledge, showing that cellobiose has a distinct fermentation profile with potential for specific SCFA modulation, particularly butyrate.