Technologies

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title:

Exopolysaccharides for Food Grade Application

Area:

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area:

Quality Improvement

Social Benefits:

It is used for functional food preparation, Probiotic fortification to improve texture, rheology, prevention of syneresis and functional properties etc.

Developing Agency:

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Kerala

Technology Readiness Index:

Proof of Concept

Email:

director@niist.res.in
Website Link :http://www.niist.res.in
Source (more info) :https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

These exo-polysaccharides also have prebiotic effect and help in growth of other probiotic strains. There are reports of exo-polysaccharides obtained from probiotic microbes having immunomodulatory functions. The use of exo-polysaccharides in dairy industry will improve product quality, stability and positive effect on gut health.

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