Regulatory effects of jujube ( Ziziphus jujuba ) polysaccharides on intestinal microbiota before and after α-galactosidase-mediated degradation

Food & Function 2026

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Authors: Jiao Li, Jiangdong Zou, Huanhuan Ma, Danfei Huang, Chang Li
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo04469c
Cited by: 5
References: 45

Abstract

fermentation demonstrated that α-ZJP promoted rapid initial microbial growth and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, by enriching Firmicutes and Lachnospiraceae. In contrast, unmodified ZJP showed sustained fermentation, yielding higher total SCFAs and selectively promoting butyrate-producing bacteria like Coriobacteriaceae. Both polysaccharides enhanced microbial diversity and SCFA accumulation, indicating their potential as prebiotics for gut health through distinct structure-dependent mechanisms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ziziphus Jujuba Studies and Applications Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls Polysaccharides Composition and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
930–941
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN